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Monday, January 30, 2017 Fear segregates Imprisons both mind and soul Xenophobia The "Blog City ~ Every Blogger's Paradise" prompt for Day 1056 “Where words come out from the depth of truth Where tireless striving stretches its arms towards perfection Where the clear stream of reason has not lost its way Into the dreary desert sand of dead habit” Rabindranath Tagore—Where the Mind Is Without Fear Have you ever regretted your words that have sprung up from habit or do you know someone who does that? Why do you think people sometimes answer questions or talk in ready-made phrases, instead of paying attention to meaning? A Mind Without Fear In order to truly understand another human being a person and carry on a meaningful conversation a person has to do three things. First, listen to what the other person is saying. Second, attempt to understand from the facial expression, tone of voice, and eye contact what the person means. Third, respond in a meaningful way so that you show you understand what is said while stating your own point of view. Sometimes it's difficult to do all of these things. For many it's easier and safer to respond in ready-made phrases or cliches. A mind with out fear Filled with the Holy Spirit Proclaims unity The Motivational Monday prompt for "30-Day Blogging Challenge ON HIATUS" Former US President Franklin D. Roosevelt, born on this day in 1882, once said "I'm not the smartest fellow in the world, but I can sure pick smart colleagues." How important to your success (in any part of your life) is it to surround yourself with talented, knowledgeable, and/or fun people? Friends and Acquaintances It's important to have people in your life who motivate and respect you. A person needs a wide range of friends and acquaintances who are creative, fun, and honest. People who aren't afraid to ask questions and challenge your intellect and, when necessary, even the status quo. Life is too short to be surrounded by "Yes" people who are afraid of the independent search for truth. A creative person needs people who are a little bit weird and creative in their own way. The "Blogging Circle of Friends " prompt for DAY 1537 "We ought to think that we are one of the leaves of a tree, and the tree is all humanity. We cannot live without the others, without the tree." Pablo Casals Use this quote to inspire a story, poem, or write whatever this quote inspires you to write. Humanity A single species |