Recently had a real conversation with a normal logical human being, telling him how I was fired for not complying with my employer's vax mandate. He looked directly at me and quoted Mark Twain: "It is curious that physical courage should be so common and moral courage so rare." It brought tears to my eyes and I was momentarily speechless but boy did I feel understood. I will never forget that moment.
Thank you so much for sharing this with me, Carla. Firstly, I am so sorry that you had to that ordeal with your former employer, and secondly I applaud you for your amazing courage and not giving in. It is people like you that bring tears to my eyes.
Loved the post and the photo by the lake. The story of your little brother is profound at 6yo and you then wonder is courage an innate quality or one that is learned or taught? What is clear is that when courage is demonstrated so that it i impossible to ingnore, it has an impact on the observer and probably calls courage out of us. I have noted that in groups when a single individual has the courage to articulate the unpopular opinion, license is then given for others to express an unpopular view. In the days ahead we are all going to have to step up to the plate and be courageous.
Thank you, Reuben! It is true, we do all need to be at our courageous best to get through what lies ahead of us. I still believe that we can weather this storm - ok, hurricane - if we do.
Thank you so much for your kind feedback. It is not only encouraging but also very much appreciated! Especially happy that it made you feel a little better today.
Recently had a real conversation with a normal logical human being, telling him how I was fired for not complying with my employer's vax mandate. He looked directly at me and quoted Mark Twain: "It is curious that physical courage should be so common and moral courage so rare." It brought tears to my eyes and I was momentarily speechless but boy did I feel understood. I will never forget that moment.
Thank you so much for sharing this with me, Carla. Firstly, I am so sorry that you had to that ordeal with your former employer, and secondly I applaud you for your amazing courage and not giving in. It is people like you that bring tears to my eyes.
Loved the post and the photo by the lake. The story of your little brother is profound at 6yo and you then wonder is courage an innate quality or one that is learned or taught? What is clear is that when courage is demonstrated so that it i impossible to ingnore, it has an impact on the observer and probably calls courage out of us. I have noted that in groups when a single individual has the courage to articulate the unpopular opinion, license is then given for others to express an unpopular view. In the days ahead we are all going to have to step up to the plate and be courageous.
Thank you, Reuben! It is true, we do all need to be at our courageous best to get through what lies ahead of us. I still believe that we can weather this storm - ok, hurricane - if we do.
Powerful read with great quotes. Made me feel a bit better about things today. Thanks Tanja.
Thank you so much for your kind feedback. It is not only encouraging but also very much appreciated! Especially happy that it made you feel a little better today.