lucidity

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The Lie of Being Nice

Being nice can reduce everyday friction with people who are acting in good faith. But it does almost nothing against someone whose real problem is that you saw more than they wanted you to. You can be calm, careful, generous, precise, and compassionate, and they will still attack if the truth threatens their self-image, control, convenience, or access. Sometimes your thoughtfulness gives them more room to maneuver because you […]

cling

I have such a wonderful thoughtDancing around my headIs it something to write aboutSomething worth to be shared I cling on to the thoughtWith all my mightForcing it to stayTill I get on through the night Hoping it would lastAnd find its way on a bookNot like the other thoughts I hadOne minute was all it took Now I grasp clearlyAnd hold it close to my heartBut now it’s […]