What an amazing lady. An ex-colleague once commented fighting fire with fire was the way to deal with some people. Looking back, I have only found this approach to make a situation far worse. It is like adding fuel to a fire making it even bigger and causing problems you may not have had before speaking. That is not to say we should always keep silent when being oppressed or when witnessing prejudice for example. So many times you look back at a difficult situation and think, I wish I had said this or that!
If you are anything like me, I often feel guilt for whatever my response is. I feel that I am somehow expected to respond in a particular way, make myself look tough for example.
Reflection often helps me to see that often times I responded as I should have. I responded as me, for I cannot be someone else.
One final thought. It is good to celebrate the life of inspirational people but make sure you do not use it as a weapon to attack yourself. I regularly hold others on a pedestal.
We all have flaws but we are also beautiful and bring something unique to this world. Remember you are you and people love you for it. Be a shining light in your community. #inspirationalwomen #mentalhealth #inspiration #love #community #anxietyawareness #people #life
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