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"This deliberate focus and sensitivity allow you to "put yourself in another person's shoes and walk around a while" to better understand where they are coming from and what they are all about."
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"I know it's impossible for you to see peers this way, but when you're older, you start to see them-the bad kids and the good kids and all kids-as people. They're just people, who deserve to be cared for. Varying degrees of sick, varying degrees of neurotic, varying degrees of self- actualized."
"My dad finished chewing something and then put his fork down and looked at me. 'The longer I do my job,' he said. 'the more I realize that humans lack good mirrors. It's so hard for anyone to show us how we look, and so hard for us to show anyone how we feel.''That is really lovely,' my mom said. I liked that they liked each other. 'But isn't it also that on some fundamental level we find it difficult to understand that other people are human beings in the same way that we are? We idealize them as gods or dismiss them as animals.''True. Consciousness makes for poor windows, too. I don't think I'd ever thought about it quite that way."
"If you are unable to reach a person you must know that this happens not because that the roads are closed but because you don't know the true paths to reach that person!"
"Say, you teach a five year old child a few verses from the Bible. And after memorizing them, he will become a part scholar in Christian theology. But that won't make him realize what Jesus actually meant when he said 'love thy neighbor'."
"Understanding the value of time is understanding the true essence of life."
"What you cannot understand you don't treasure."
"If you want to understand what is wrong with stupid people you must be one of them."
"Man is the centrality of God's purpose on earth."
"It is not that I am very intelligent, but I try to understand with love."
"Most people do not understand the process of achieving and fulfilling a dream."
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"Energy is contagious and infectious and whether it is the good kind or the bad kind-other people feel it."
"The key is to keep charisma and charm positive and underpinned with sincere and good intentions."
"It is through these facial expressions that we write and feel our life story, create lifelong social habits-through which we are received and perceived by a multitude of others. When you want to make a positive first impression, let your face know!"
"If you are ever feeling lost or unsure of what to do, you can simply retrace the path that brought you there to begin with. Have you ever misplaced something only to find it in short order when you "retraced your steps? Whether it is an idea, a conversation, or an object, retracing may help you get back on point to re-fortify your position."
"Exaggerating Your Gestures"Have you ever walked through a door and been jumped on by an over-enthusiastic dog with big paws who practically knocked you down? Some people have that effect. Being too flamboyant and over-boisterous can be overkill and push people away. Drama queens and kings have mastered these exaggerations, much to the chagrin of their observers. Remaining intentional in your gestures is a mark of poise, elegance, and maturity."
"Passion is the fire that gets us moving and keeps us motivated regardless of what roadblocks impede the way."
"Just be Nice. Nice-this little word has a big meaning. Use it generously. Being nice helps people feel emotionally safe, allowing for more authentic, trusting, and happy interactions."
"Once you embrace that continuous change is a natural process for your growth and evolution, you will be reminded that who, what, and where you are now is a temporary condition. Understanding this fact is foundational for hope, positive change and resilient transformation."
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