There would be far less suffering amongst mankind, if men — and God knows why they are so fashioned — did not employ their imaginations so assiduously in recalling the memory of past sorrow, instead of bearing their present lot with *equanimity. -Goethe *equanimity - Mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, esp. in a difficult [...]
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Archive | January, 2012
Everyone’s Special But No One’s Unique
January 20, 2012
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Judge a man by his questions rather than by his answers. -Voltaire Special: Surpassing what is common or usual; exceptional Unique: Being the only one of its kind, Without an equal or equivalent; unparalleled Whether it is arrogance, hopefulness, ignorance, wishful thinking or some other motivating factor human beings all want to be different. I often thought many [...]
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Maxam
Maxam is a writer, mental health advocate and Bipolar griot! I write stories that I hope will help individuals who have mental illnesses (and those who love them) live rich and fulfilling lives. R.I.P. SKH
