“What you think means more than anything else in your life. More than what you earn, more than where you live, more than your social position, and more than what anyone else may think about you.”
“If it were a Category 4 storm, the scale and scope of what we would do would be much greater. We would have more emergency response vehicles already pre-positioned the area. We would have more Red Cross kitchens identified and ready to open.”
Evolutionary biologists tell us we have a “negativity bias” that makes our brains remember negative events more strongly than positive ones. So when we’re feeling lost or discouraged, it can be very hard to conjure up memories and feelings of happiness and ease.
Make (the reader) think the evil, make him think it for himself, and you are released from weak specifications. My values are positively all blanks, save so far as an excited horror, a promoted pity, a created expertness... proceed to read into them more or less fantastic figures.
I was to blame for not having pressed my point. I had given in to Authority when I believed I was right. That is another example of How Not To Do Research. I note it here as a warning to the young. If you are sure of your facts, you should defend your position.
Connecting with others gives us a sense of inclusion, connection, interaction, safety, and community. Your vibe attracts your tribe, so if you want to attract positive and healthy relationships, be one! Staying connected and getting reconnected feeds the flow of goodness which empowers our humanity.
If you have legs that work, walk in the right direction. If you have an audible voice, say constructive words. If you have functional eyes, see great things. If you are in a position of power, use it productively and if you have a sound mind, think exceptionally; for such is not a given, but grace.
“I think it is great that The Woodlands has someone who can represent their hometown. He just wants to be focused on being true to himself, and that is probably the biggest key to the positive work he is trying to do. What an awesome opportunity we have to help this young man succeed.”
“You wouldn't want to change the way he is. His shouting gets a reaction. It's up to you whether it's positive or not. The boys respect him for what he's done and what he is. He's a great player. If he wants to give you a rollicking, you respect that.”
“The staff and one of our PTO subcommittees have worked very hard to develop a calendar of activities that not only inform our students of the African-American history and struggles in our country, but also focus on celebrating the many positive contributions that African-Americans have made to our country.”