“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.”
Martin Luther King Jr. (1929-1968) ― American Christian minister/Civil rights leader
Read Story“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.”
Martin Luther King Jr. (1929-1968) ― American Christian minister/Civil rights leader
When someone acts against us in a way that is bothersome or hurtful, a natural instinct is to react in kind. We should resist this temptation and respond with the way that we hoped the...
“Tolerance isn’t about not having beliefs. It’s about how your beliefs lead you to treat people who disagree with you.”
Tim Keller ― Pastor/Theologian
Over the years, I have struggled with the word ‘tolerance’—a common buzzword in popular culture. Often, I believe its meaning is equated with the idea that no one should claim truth, because believing one thing...
“You never know the kinda day someone’s had”
Unknown
This is to remember to always be empathetic rather than self-centered and solely concerned with one’s own tribulations.
“What I know is I don’t know them; I only have information.”
Anonymous
I always like to have a global mindset because I love to live and travel different countries. Through that moment, I always feel free. By living and working in Hong Kong and US, I often...
“Ask and it shall be given you.”
Bible verse, Matthew 7:7–8
Most people want to help others as much as they can. Most people will also be flattered that you think they have something to teach you. Ask for help, coffee chats, etc. You’ll be surprised...
“Remembering a person’s name has great power.”
Dale Carnegie (1892-1955) ― Author/Lecturer
My second year out of college, I finally read the book ‘How to Win Friends & Influence People’ by Dale Carnegie. There was a lot of practical advice in there, but the one that stuck...
“Place the oxygen mask on yourself first before helping small children or others who may need your assistance.”
Flight Attendants
You cannot take care of others if you do not take care of yourself. This is something that I have heard since I started my career in education. I get the point of it and...
“Surround yourself with people who build you up. Look for people who are your light in dark times and find opportunities to be that light for someone else.”
Friend
It can be easy to stay in toxic relationships and hard to remove yourself from them. It can also sometimes be hard to identify the type of friends and people you want in your life....
“To each his own.”
Ski instructor
I was frustrated with my mother on a family vacation: she wouldn’t ski on a ski trip and preferred to stay inside all day. I was venting my frustration to my ski instructor and his...