10 July, 12:55
I don’t dwell on it much in public, but I have suffered quite an ordeal over the last few years by refusing to bow to evil. My purpose in mentioning it is to make note of the many encouraging words I have had in private from strangers. Occasionally it has been just what I needed at a low point. It makes a difference.
What people see is my “witty upbeat beacon of clarity and encouragement” persona. Morale matters, and I resolutely refuse to moan or draw others down when I am in the dumps. That means keeping my personal woes and struggles pretty private. They don’t help the collective effort, but are part of my life nonetheless.
It really is true that you have no idea what battles other people have off-stage (OMG!!!). Conversely, you may not realise the positive impact of a few kind words behind the scenes. If my experience is a guide, everyone “notable” in the fight is in a similar place. Family, health, daily life — common setbacks still hurt.
Stay human(oid) and WWG1WGA!
What people see is my “witty upbeat beacon of clarity and encouragement” persona. Morale matters, and I resolutely refuse to moan or draw others down when I am in the dumps. That means keeping my personal woes and struggles pretty private. They don’t help the collective effort, but are part of my life nonetheless.
It really is true that you have no idea what battles other people have off-stage (OMG!!!). Conversely, you may not realise the positive impact of a few kind words behind the scenes. If my experience is a guide, everyone “notable” in the fight is in a similar place. Family, health, daily life — common setbacks still hurt.
Stay human(oid) and WWG1WGA!
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My Mom was a public official for years in the property tax office of local govt, and ppl would come there already mad at having to pay and many times would be very unkind to her and our staff but she taught them how to handle it prefaced always with the understanding that when ppl are ill or upset we NEVER know what situation or tragedy they faced before they came to see us so we disarmed them mostly with an abundance of kindness.
There were very very few times that kindness towards them did not improve the situation.
There were very very few times that kindness towards them did not improve the situation.
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