@Heather Brebaugh Yay, Noah Bjerke-Wieser, for speaking out and for you, Heather, for bringing us moments of kindness. Respect is such an underated value in our brassy social world which rewards the most disrespectful actions and words. We may not be able to change what we've created but we (read I) could stop giving our attention to it.
Yes, the media (and social media) know that humans have a negativity bias (scientific research proves it) and they use it to gain attention. We (also read I) can help stop much of this by communicating with respect and consideration, ignoring hateful rhetoric, and encouraging others to do the same.
Noah's choice to speak out with respect made a difference for his entire community as well as others who read his words.
Right you are, Heather. Respect is sorely lacking in many social interactions these days. As a former youth hockey coach, I can attest to that. Young Noah is wise beyond his years. Kudos to him for trying to make a difference.
Such an important point! Sometimes I find myself getting angry at the refs for bad calls as I watch on television, and then I think, "They're not perfect. Neither am I. We're doing our best."
Heather, your best is this newsletter which every week brings home an important point about how we aim to be the best we can be. It's the simple things that will get us there, and a little bit of Aretha playing in the background.
I hear you about sports. I finally realized that no matter what I said out loud or thought about the game in front of me on tv, none of it mattered. I might as well just watch the game and enjoy it. (It took me a while to figure out those quarterbacks or point guards couldn't hear me lol!)
I believe you are bringing to light many of the same concepts in your writing and in your books. Keep up the amazing work!
I learned to listen actively by watching my dog, a mini Aussie Shepherd, who turns her head from side to side as she intently follows everything I say. Now I listen to my wife the same way and she thinks I’m wonderful.
Please don’t tell her I learned to listen from the dog, because I don’t want to lose all the progress I am making. I’m trying to make a comeback after the used red union suite thrift store underwear with the button up back door incident, which I thought would make excellent men’s lingerie.
I find it very encouraging to see that such an award exists to actually draw attention to the concept of being a "good sport." We're all in this game called life. We're continuously subjected to what we think are " bad calls" whether it's on the b-ball court, the highway, the board of directors meeting or the kitchen table - wherever. The trick is to remember life is - a very serious game but 9/10ths of the time RESPECT and tolerance of imperfections should always be the target to aim toward. Sure, we can miss the target - so we just keep trying. Thanks, Heather, for posting and for what you contribute toward a kinder world.
@Heather Brebaugh Yay, Noah Bjerke-Wieser, for speaking out and for you, Heather, for bringing us moments of kindness. Respect is such an underated value in our brassy social world which rewards the most disrespectful actions and words. We may not be able to change what we've created but we (read I) could stop giving our attention to it.
Yes, the media (and social media) know that humans have a negativity bias (scientific research proves it) and they use it to gain attention. We (also read I) can help stop much of this by communicating with respect and consideration, ignoring hateful rhetoric, and encouraging others to do the same.
Noah's choice to speak out with respect made a difference for his entire community as well as others who read his words.
Thank you for helping.
What a lovely post. Love your R.E.S.P.E.C.T.
Thank you for reading. 💚
Right you are, Heather. Respect is sorely lacking in many social interactions these days. As a former youth hockey coach, I can attest to that. Young Noah is wise beyond his years. Kudos to him for trying to make a difference.
Oh, I imagine you had first hand experience with this as a hockey coach. My daughter coaches high school basketball - she has experienced this too.
Imagine what a difference a multitude of 'Noahs' could make.
Such an important point! Sometimes I find myself getting angry at the refs for bad calls as I watch on television, and then I think, "They're not perfect. Neither am I. We're doing our best."
Heather, your best is this newsletter which every week brings home an important point about how we aim to be the best we can be. It's the simple things that will get us there, and a little bit of Aretha playing in the background.
I hear you about sports. I finally realized that no matter what I said out loud or thought about the game in front of me on tv, none of it mattered. I might as well just watch the game and enjoy it. (It took me a while to figure out those quarterbacks or point guards couldn't hear me lol!)
I believe you are bringing to light many of the same concepts in your writing and in your books. Keep up the amazing work!
Thank you, Heather. Much appreciated, and I hear you :)
Amen to Noah! Thanks for telling us this story, Heather. It is oneI would never have known about. Amen to this young man, I say.
I feel like his request for respect was especially effective because it came from someone who was 18, rather than an older adult.
Thanks for reading, Sharron. Happy rainy Tuesday from San Diego!
What a wonderful story. Noah is wise beyond his years. Thx for sharing. 🙏
I learned to listen actively by watching my dog, a mini Aussie Shepherd, who turns her head from side to side as she intently follows everything I say. Now I listen to my wife the same way and she thinks I’m wonderful.
Please don’t tell her I learned to listen from the dog, because I don’t want to lose all the progress I am making. I’m trying to make a comeback after the used red union suite thrift store underwear with the button up back door incident, which I thought would make excellent men’s lingerie.
Thanks Heather - I love this acronym 💕
Explains - in a succinct way - how we can make a difference.
The other day - I looked out my windows and and anonymous snow angel had shoveled our paths. My heart lead filled with gratitude 🙏
Ah, what a beautiful thing to feel kindness in action! Thanks for sharing that, Janet.
I find it very encouraging to see that such an award exists to actually draw attention to the concept of being a "good sport." We're all in this game called life. We're continuously subjected to what we think are " bad calls" whether it's on the b-ball court, the highway, the board of directors meeting or the kitchen table - wherever. The trick is to remember life is - a very serious game but 9/10ths of the time RESPECT and tolerance of imperfections should always be the target to aim toward. Sure, we can miss the target - so we just keep trying. Thanks, Heather, for posting and for what you contribute toward a kinder world.
Thanks so much for reading, Mark. Such a good point - we may not always hit the mark, but that doesn't mean we should stop trying.
The fact that it was an 18-yr-old making that statement says something about millennials today. That's good upbringing right there.
Yes, it's good to see that, isn't it!