Tag Archives: compassion

I Dare Every One of Us to Be Nicer

Posted on May 24, 2019 by terriponce

Just because someone else goads you on doesn’t mean you should stoop to that level. Just because someone calls you a name doesn’t mean you should call them a name right back.

It’s time for all of us to be nicer. Continue reading →

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Why I Don’t Like the Phrase “Suck It Up”

Posted on April 3, 2016 by terriponce

Suck It Up: To endure a period of mental, physical, or emotional hardship with no complaining. “I don’t care if you’re sad, get out there, suck it up and deal with it!” (definition courtesy of Urban Dictionary) Okay. There it … Continue reading →

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If You Think You’re Smarter Than Everyone Else, Think Again

Posted on October 11, 2013 by terriponce

I found a fabulous quote the other day that really hit home: “Everybody’s a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will spend its entire life believing that it is stupid.” (Albert … Continue reading →

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