Tag Archives: communication
Conversation-Starters: Culture
Above all, the one thing that never fails to get people talking is a shared love of the latest TV show, movie, or book. If you’re stuck in an awkward silence, ask your family or friends about the best shows … Continue reading
Precious Life
When you love what you’re doing, honestly, you can get better. 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 this new venture of “positively … Continue reading
Counting Blessings
When trying to go off to sleep at night, instead of counting sheep, try counting your blessings. It can often help.” — Tom Barnes, London Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the comments and your likes and passing the real life wisdom … Continue reading
Train Your Mind Toward Compassion
Be grounded and responsive with warmth and compassion to everyday encounters. Use everyday interactions—including the hassles and challenges—as reminders to wake up from the sleep of habitual patterns. Nurture your natural inclination toward openness, compassion, and loving-kindness.
Determine The Intention of The Discriminatory Words
If you have a racist encounter at a networking event, ask yourself, Was it intentional? If you can discern that a person consciously has ill intentions, my best advice is to walk away. Yes, as people of color, we still have the … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 