You're so right that kindness, consideration and listening are learned. The hard part is that we can't learn to practice them when the sun is shining. We can only learn to put them in practice in the middle of the emotional storm.
Linda, I always look forward to your perspective. It helps me remember what's really important in a world which oftentimes doesn't make much sense. Thanks for continuing to share your thoughts, feelings, and insights.
One of the biggest, if not the biggest, problems facing our society today is a lack of caring about our fellow human beings. I used to say, "Fellow Citizens", but that is incorrect. Our caring must extend to all people around the world. If we cared about others, we could stop the endless wars and use that money for health care and feeding those with no food. I realize that this is an over-simplification, but the principle holds true. The oath of the medical profession says in part, "First Do No Harm." This is a good principle to use as a guide in our lives.
I'm so baffled how answering on my phone, I'm Jen with my little girl...When I answer on my laptop I'm Medium, jenine bsharah baines. Go figure! Anyway, I loved your piece
Omg, Denise. That took me by surprise and made me laugh. The laugh was more needed than I'd realized. Thank you. Nice to see you again and hope you're well.
Deborah Lipstadt’s work on Holocaust denial deserves a wider audience. She has successfully fought the idea that every view is worthy of consideration, that there are two sides to every issue and that fairness requires there be a debate. Thanks, Linda, for another great post, and for furthering the cause of empathy.
Thanks for your considered response to an emotional event.
Thank you, Tree. That means a lot to me, coming from you.
Kindness, consideration and listening are learned by practice. Hate and anger cause a fight or flight reaction in all living things.
You're so right that kindness, consideration and listening are learned. The hard part is that we can't learn to practice them when the sun is shining. We can only learn to put them in practice in the middle of the emotional storm.
Linda, I always look forward to your perspective. It helps me remember what's really important in a world which oftentimes doesn't make much sense. Thanks for continuing to share your thoughts, feelings, and insights.
Thanks Carol, I really appreciate it.
One of the biggest, if not the biggest, problems facing our society today is a lack of caring about our fellow human beings. I used to say, "Fellow Citizens", but that is incorrect. Our caring must extend to all people around the world. If we cared about others, we could stop the endless wars and use that money for health care and feeding those with no food. I realize that this is an over-simplification, but the principle holds true. The oath of the medical profession says in part, "First Do No Harm." This is a good principle to use as a guide in our lives.
So true, Edward. It gets sticky when people don't even know what constitutes harm. And I wish I was kidding, but I'm not.
Well said. We need leaders, in all walks of life, who show empathy and light the way for everyone else.
So true, Michael. I wish people would keep that thought in their back pocket everywhere they go.
Brava Brava Brava WONDERFUL
Thanks, Jen. I appreciate that.
I'm so baffled how answering on my phone, I'm Jen with my little girl...When I answer on my laptop I'm Medium, jenine bsharah baines. Go figure! Anyway, I loved your piece
Lots of great information this week, Linda. I wonder where I can sell it? Just kidding!!!
Omg, Denise. That took me by surprise and made me laugh. The laugh was more needed than I'd realized. Thank you. Nice to see you again and hope you're well.
Punchy and to the point. I like your style, Linda. You reach down deep and drag it out to its fullest glory. You are easy to read.
Thanks, Henya. It's nice to wake up to kind words for my writing. Thanks for reading, too. :)
Deborah Lipstadt’s work on Holocaust denial deserves a wider audience. She has successfully fought the idea that every view is worthy of consideration, that there are two sides to every issue and that fairness requires there be a debate. Thanks, Linda, for another great post, and for furthering the cause of empathy.
Thanks so much -- I'm going to look up her work. Yay, new rabbit hole. lol. But it sounds like it's right up my alley.
Well worth it! She is a professor of History and Holocaust Studies at Emory University. The 2016 movie "Denial" is based on her book.