Maya Angelou contributed a lot, through her poetry, songs, civil rights advocacy–and just understanding human nature. Today’s Thursday Thought quote offers a bit of her insight.
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Dumb Blondes
“HEAR THE ONE ABOUT THE DUMB BLONDE?” Jokes are all around us about blondes–and nationalities and ethnic groups and socio-economic groups, and…. If you find yourself smiling and passing them on, I invite you to consider this plan of action.
Is there a nationality, ethnic group, age group, or other category of people that you make jokes about or are fearful of or think will cheat or deceive you? Examine your innermost thoughts and everyday behavior. Now, write down at least 10 ways in which “those people” are similar to you. Then, list examples of actual incidents in which one of “them” cheated, harmed, or scared you. Remember what was done and said on both sides.
Now, stand apart from the situation and evaluate it. Was there a misunderstanding