Tag: mental health
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A word on compassion
The big thing I’m thinking about today is Simone Biles and her decision to withdraw from competing at the Olympics today because of her mental health. While many have praised her decision to look after her well being, others have come out of their dark holes of negativity to call her weak, selfish, pathetic, etc.…
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“At the end of the day, if I can say I had fun, it was a good day.”-Simone Biles
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“I am lucky that whatever fear I have inside me, my desire to win is always stronger.” -Serena Williams
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“But I have faith, as I’ve always had, that if I work hard enough, care enough, and love enough in all areas of life, I can create and enjoy a full life.” -Lynsey Addario
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“We are all heroes of our own stories. And like all heroes, we will sometimes mess up and fail. We may even consider giving up. But in the end, we can face whatever challenges that may try to stop us.” -UN
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“That person who helps others simply because it should or must be done, and because it is the right thing to do, is indeed without a doubt, a real superhero.” -Stan Lee
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“Be kind to yourself, dear—to our innocent follies. Forget any sounds or touch you knew that did not help you dance. You will come to see that all evolves us.” -Rumi
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“If you feel rooted in your home and family, if you’re active in your community, there’s nothing more empowering. The best way to make a difference in the world is to start by making a difference in your own life.” -Julia Louis-Dreyfus
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“Do not let the behavior of others destroy your inner peace.” -Dalai Lama
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“This is my charge to everyone: we have to be better. We have to love more. Hate less. We got to listen more and talk less.”-Megan Rapinoe