May 9, 2014
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SHOW NOTES: This episode is part of our JOYFUL ART OF BUSINESS™ series wherein we explore how to combine the positive benefits of our professional endeavors (“business”) with the overall positive emotional return on our efforts (“joy”). Our episode topic is, “What they call you is one thing. What you answer to is something else.” - Lucille Clifton
This quote is pragmatic and powerful. I do not have the power to
change the hearts and minds of other people. I do not have the
power to to stop people from saying things that are hurtful, cruel
and abusive. I have been called more insulting names than I can
remember in my life. This quote is a reminder that what someone
else calls us is not our issue, it is what we answer to that
matters.
Here is another quote from Lucille Clifton, “come
celebrate with me that everyday something has tried to
kill me and has failed.” -
Lucille Clifton
Again, the strident self image of the episode title quote
resonates. We have more to rejoice in our lives than we
acknowledge. You
and I determine our destiny. We define who we
are.
About the author of the quotes: Lucille Clifton was born June
27, 1936 and [...]
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