Someone asked me recently about the ability to "Read the Room" and whether or not this was a skill that can be developed. I certainly believe it is a skill and can be cultivated. Perhaps the most impactful maxim which can guide us in this regard was taught to me by a Jedi Knight who went by the name Zenchi from the Temple of the Jedi Order. He told me, "Learn to Observe without needing to React."
The Internet, particularly the social media algorithm demon, has created an incentive not just to React to everything, but to Observe specifically to React. In this way we often bias our interpretation of that which we observe with a skew towards the least charitable interpretation so that our reaction can be as extreme as possible.
To counteract this and hone this skill of reading the room, we can practice several behaviors that will improve our lives.
First, be the last person to speak in an interaction. When you allow everyone else to have their say, it gives you a chance to examine their perspectives and gauge their intentions.
Second, questions are better than statements. The cultivation of curiosity leads to more robust conversations. A statement can often be viewed as dismissive or ultimate in nature, sometimes leaving a conversation partner feeling as though there's nothing left to say. Curiosity, by contrast, is almost always viewed as an invitation to continue discourse.
Third, speak in a way that is pleasant. We've been taught to rely on flippancy and sarcasm in modern discourse as we assume the intentions of others or deliberately misconstrue them to make ourselves look superior. By engaging with someone in a pleasant way, we can disarm hostility. Even if others fail to uphold this standard, we will still maintain our own peace which is of a value beyond measure.
May is a time to raise awareness of and reduce the stigma surrounding behavioral health issues, as well as highlighting the ways how mental illness and addiction can affect all of us – patients, providers, families, and our society at large.
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🖥 Nächstes Treffen am 01.05.2024, ab 19.30 Uhr wird eine lockere Gesprächsrunde zum Feiertag sein, ohne festes Thema. Dafür aber gemeinsames Online-Abendessen, wer möchte!
#Community groups have previously raised #awareness around the fact not all people feel comfortable or safe reporting hate to #police, which police acknowledge in the report.
Last comic before I go to a month-long sick leave to heal from my well-earned battle wounds! :D
If you like cats, this comic is for you.
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#PostPolio patients like me are rarely given any #sedation during most multiple dental works. Also, many people who work in #surgical areas in hospitals & day #surgery clinics are rarely trained on high-risk #anesthesia protocols for #PPS patients. In fact, I've been the one who has had to provide extra educational materials to medical staff who have worked with me - multiple times in my life.
Please help me spread more #awareness of PPS patients needs w/anesthesias.
The concepts of #romance, romantic #love, or feeling romantically attracted to people is foreign to me. When I was young, I just knew I would never want to marry or go into a romantic relationship with anyone. It just didn't feel right to me. I was right. I am #aromantic. I'm not the only one.
And guess what? I like the way I am. 🙂 I don't feel I'm missing out on anything.
ℹ️ This is the start of my little series for Aromantic Spectrum #Awareness Week. #ASAW
Aufruf an Alle die ein derzeitiges 'Weiter so' nicht mehr ertragen und grundlegende Veränderungen an der Wurzel mit gestalten wollen.
Lasst uns zusammen kommen, den Anarchismus und unsere Ideen wieder in die Offensive bringen. Wir wollen laut, bunt und präsent sein im Stadtbild.
Zeigt das wir mehr sind, als es aussieht und dass wir es ernst meinen.
Macht Infostände zu eurem Projekt, flyert, stickert und spült mit ab.
Macht Awareness(-Schichten), einen Vortrag oder singt ein Lied.
Besetzt, containert und klaut.
Habt Spass, lernt liebe Menschen kennen und vernetzt euch.
Hört euch Konzerte an, macht Straßentheater und vor allem, macht ganz viel Mobi bei Menschen, die das alles sicher auch machen wollen 📢
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Danke euch jetzt schon mal 🖤
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It’s Black History Month, a time for learning and growing, not sharing your favorite MLK quote.
One of my colleagues—a Black woman—is sharing resources all month with our team. She gave me permission to reshare here and asked me not to credit her by name.
I’ll add to this thread all month to increase the impact of her hard work.
try lang ito. nakakahiya pero, push natin. 🤭
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PS. if you have Blind related questions, comment nyo po sa youtube video. i'll try to create a video and explain. this is for everyone's awareness so no wrong question. kapag na offend ako, PM ko nalang kayo. 🤣🤣🤣 joke lang.