"I knew she didn't have anybody..." -Niya Kenny, on why she decided to speak up when she saw her classmate being assaulted by a police officer.
There will come a time in each person's life where all that's needed is for you to speak up on behalf of someone who doesn't have a voice.
Some people will rise to the challenge. Others will not say anything - either because they don't care or because they're fearful (of retaliation, of losing their own fortune, etc.). It's difficult to tell someone who is afraid to ignore fear and press forward, but if you're ever in the situation where fear is preventing you from speaking up, ask yourself one question: "What if this was my kid/parent/sibling/friend/loved one?"
Be awesome to someone who doesn't have a voice. Speak up!
Oct 30, 2015
Oct 23, 2015
#460: Don't Take It Personally (Friday, October 23)
Sometimes a picture says it better
Be awesome to someone by not taking it personally.
Be awesome to someone by not taking it personally.
Oct 16, 2015
#459: Don't Use Your Inside Voice (Friday, October 16)
Being awesome to others doesn't always mean actively doing something nice. It can simply mean not doing something mean.
The thing that separates us humans from other animals is our ability to discern and choose. That means also being able to choose what thoughts we verbalize and which ones we keep inside. Sometimes people think that in order to be "real" and "honest" they need to say everything they're thinking.
There's a way to do it. Not every inner dialogue needs to be shared. Choose when to use your inside voice.
The thing that separates us humans from other animals is our ability to discern and choose. That means also being able to choose what thoughts we verbalize and which ones we keep inside. Sometimes people think that in order to be "real" and "honest" they need to say everything they're thinking.
There's a way to do it. Not every inner dialogue needs to be shared. Choose when to use your inside voice.
Oct 9, 2015
#458: Protect Your Magic or Protect Ya Neck? (Friday, October 9)
Your reputation is an external perception that others have about you. It can be managed, but not controlled.
Your magic is internal. You are magic - there's something about you that no one else can bring to this world. No one can control your magic except you.
When in doubt, be awesome to YOU and protect your magic.
Your magic is internal. You are magic - there's something about you that no one else can bring to this world. No one can control your magic except you.
When in doubt, be awesome to YOU and protect your magic.
Oct 2, 2015
#457: Are You An "A" Student? (Friday, October 2)
Anything that ANNOYS you is teaching you PATIENCE.
Anyone who ABANDONS you is teaching you how to STAND ON YOUR OWN TWO FEET.
Anything that ANGERS you is teaching you FORGIVENESS and COMPASSION.
Anything that HAS POWER OVER YOU is teaching you HOW TO TAKE BACK YOUR POWER.
Anything you FEAR is teaching you COURAGE TO OVERCOME YOUR FEAR.
Anything YOU CAN'T CONTROL is teaching you HOW TO LET GO.
Every situation, and your reaction to it, teaches you something about yourself. Be awesome to YOU - take the opportunity to introspect and learn the lesson.
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