Tag Archives: assumptions
It’s the Little Things
It’s the Little Things: The Everyday Interactions That Get Under the Skin of Blacks and Whites (2000, 268 pages) by Lena Williams is a thoughtful follow-up to Ms. Williams’s 1997 New York Times article, “The Little Things: Looks, Stares, Offhand … Continue reading
Don’t hear what wasn’t said
I heard this quote online: “Don’t hear what I didn’t say.” And it speaks volumes. So many of us distort reality by filling in the blanks with our worst fears. Someone says, “I can’t help you today,” and you hear, “You’re annoying.” … Continue reading
Beautiful Conversation
The goal is to heal, not to be right or have the most eloquent thing to say. Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the comments and your likes and passing the real-life wisdom on to others as I embark on … Continue reading
The Three-Question Rule
Years ago, I was watching an interview with comedian Craig Ferguson. He made a funny joke that also proved to be remarkably insightful: “There are three things you must always ask yourself before you say anything,” Ferguson said. Ferguson quipped … Continue reading
Communication
It helps sometimes to be a little deaf…When a thoughtless or unkind word is spoken, best tune out. Reacting in anger or annoyance will not advance one’s ability to persuade.- Ruth Bader Ginsburg I succeeded by saying what everyone else … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 