We can only save ourselves through elevating our individual consciousness, by realizing there is already completeness within, and exercising as much considerate independence, respect and fairness as is possible.
Earlier in this book I noted that one of my favorite sayings is __ou get what you tolerate._ This applies in spades to your relationships. Failing to speak up about something carries the implication that you are OK with it__hat you are prepared to continue tolerating it. As a companion saying goes, __ilence means consent._ If you tolerate snide or offensive remarks from your boss or colleague, the remarks will continue. If you tolerate your spouse__ lack of consideration for your feelings, it will continue. If you tolerate the disregard of people who regularly turn up late for meetings or social engagements, they will continue to keep you cooling your heels. If you tolerate your child__ lack of respect, you will continue to get no respect. Each time you tolerate a behavior, you are subtly teaching that person that it is OK to treat you that way.
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Earlier in this book I noted that one of my favorite sayings is __ou get what you tolerate._ This applies in spades to your relationships. Failing to speak up about something carries the implication that you are OK with it__hat you are prepared to continue tolerating it. As a companion saying goes, __ilence means consent._ If you tolerate snide or offensive remarks from your boss or colleague, the remarks will continue. If you tolerate your spouse__ lack of consideration for your feelings, it will continue. If you tolerate the disregard of people who regularly turn up late for meetings or social engagements, they will continue to keep you cooling your heels. If you tolerate your child__ lack of respect, you will continue to get no respect. Each time you tolerate a behavior, you are subtly teaching that person that it is OK to treat you that way.
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And me, standing under the splintered night, catching fractured glimpses into the black behind the black, hearing the prayers of stars, the angry whispers of the dark summer night.Its voice cracks,on your name.My eyes close,on your name.
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