Category Archives: Reflections

The Art of Conversation

The art of conversation consist as much in listening politely as in talking agreeably; therefore never interrupt anyone who may be speaking to you, and at the same time do not  let your eyes wander to other objects, but keep … Continue reading →

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Preferences

I would much prefer to live my life on the sharp cutting edge of reality than to dream on the soft, phony mattress of fantasy. Reality is the tempered poker that keeps the fires alive- it’s the spark that prompts … Continue reading →

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The Ripple Effect

Civility means stepping up and owning responsibility for the feeling of others. Our behavior has impacted beyond the person we’re interacting with. When we treat someone with kindness, she’s more likely to show kindness to the next person she encounters; … Continue reading →

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What Type are you?

Within minutes of our meeting, Simon told me his theory that there are three kind of people : strivers, slackers, and fantasists . Strivers actually work. Slackers don’t eve pretend to work. And fantasists dream of greatness but don’t really … Continue reading →

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Hindsight

They say, find a purpose in your life and live it. But, sometimes , it is only after you have lived that you recognize your life had a purpose, and likely one you never had in mind- Khaled Hosseini   … Continue reading →

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