Topic: Strength
tta1128's photo
Tue 03/03/15 05:26 PM
I see strength in a person who stands on principle when everything in our current mold says this isn't politically correct. Caving to PC is the ultimate in weakness to me. Going with the flow because it's the easiest path and today there is so much pressure to cave. People state on their profiles that they are "open minded" I find that to be so lame, just caving. This means to me that person has no convictions. If you say you aren't judgmental, that tells me you don't think for yourself or don't have the ability to be discriminating in your choices or priorities.

LogicAndLust's photo
Tue 03/03/15 06:37 PM

I see strength in a person who stands on principle when everything in our current mold says this isn't politically correct. Caving to PC is the ultimate in weakness to me. Going with the flow because it's the easiest path and today there is so much pressure to cave. People state on their profiles that they are "open minded" I find that to be so lame, just caving. This means to me that person has no convictions. If you say you aren't judgmental, that tells me you don't think for yourself or don't have the ability to be discriminating in your choices or priorities.


I guess you can go with the flow, go against the flow, or just step out of the stream.

It's hard enough to share our views on difficult matters in person, when you're actually speaking to someone and you can see their face changing as they understand or don't understand, agree or disagree; thereby allowing you to adapt your explanations so the other will understand them as you intended them to be understood.

Most everyone has opinions, but many may choose not to speak; not being professional writers, or professional speakers. They know that their words will have no value unless their understood correctly.

To me the ultimate in strength is one who, when it's their time to act, they act on sound principle. Acting on principle is good moral character, and standing on principle is trying to impose ideas on others.

There is a sound observational principle I would like to share. I'm sure you've heard it before.

"Those who know the least, talk the most." Go to any church and look at the ones up on a soapbox talking principle. They are standing on principle, talking the most and knowing the least. We see this in all walks of life. Whereas the old fella, that hardly anyone notices, sitting quietly, smiling often; he actually knows!

Which, makes me think of another old saying: "Only the Wise can Stop".

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Tue 03/03/15 07:29 PM
"Those who know the least, talk the most." That's a rather hackneyed phrase and it's absolutely false. Although, there are those who are very knowledgeable and talk at length and those who just like to shoot the breeze. You get both types of long winded talkers.

LogicAndLust's photo
Tue 03/03/15 07:37 PM

Although, there are those who are very knowledgeable and talk at length and those who just like to shoot the breeze. You get both types of long winded talkers.


Yes, I can agree with what you say also.

At one moment one expression seems to sum things up well, yet while considering another perspective; it too seems true.


msharmony's photo
Wed 03/04/15 06:19 AM
I believe the statement about who knows the least is based on how hard it is to learn new things when one is always talking

my dad says we have 2 ears and 1 mouth for a reason

when we talk more than we listen, we usually dont know as much as we think we do and get dumber by the minute, losing opportunities to learn from others,,,

msharmony's photo
Wed 03/04/15 06:21 AM
Edited by msharmony on Wed 03/04/15 06:22 AM

Strength is the courage to stand alone in your beliefs and not follow the herd mentality.

Ms Harmony, what is your educational background?


College degree in paraeducation (education for students with special circumstances like disability or language barrier,,etc)

, certified paralegal


certified securities agent, working on certification as a securities trader

high school grad(obviously)

why do you ask?

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Wed 03/04/15 08:34 AM
Your comments here are very impressive, always stand out.

metalwing's photo
Wed 03/04/15 09:13 AM
Strength is many things including ...

... the ability to speak the truth when it goes against PC.

... the ability to reach inside and do more than required.

... the ability to show calm in times of panic.

... the ability to stand up to bullies and not be cowed.

... the ability to give comfort to those in need.

... the ability to give help when no one else will.

msharmony's photo
Wed 03/04/15 11:00 AM

Your comments here are very impressive, always stand out.


appreciate it

and you definitely stand your own ground too, without sinking to lows and personal assaults,,,,

,,impressive as well

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Wed 03/04/15 01:10 PM
When it comes to bullies, I don't suffer them gladly. But I try to take the high road. Lol

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Wed 03/04/15 01:45 PM
integrity, determination, resiliency and good moral standards

LogicAndLust's photo
Wed 03/04/15 05:09 PM
I agree with IamWhoIam1, MsHarmony speaks very well. I like you both!

TxsGal3333's photo
Thu 03/05/15 06:10 AM

Strength is many things including ...

... the ability to speak the truth when it goes against PC.

... the ability to reach inside and do more than required.

... the ability to show calm in times of panic.

... the ability to stand up to bullies and not be cowed.

... the ability to give comfort to those in need.

... the ability to give help when no one else will.


Ditto, could not have said it better...

Kaustuv1's photo
Thu 03/05/15 06:23 AM
'Strength' lies in 'letting go' of things, NOT meant for you!

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Thu 03/05/15 06:47 AM
Edited by lu_rosemary on Thu 03/05/15 06:50 AM
the ability to cope with failure and learn from mistakes..

the ability to learn from mistakes and help others.

the ability to build yourself again and again..

the ability to accept.

the ability to get up, stand up and move on. .





yellowrose10's photo
Thu 03/05/15 06:49 AM
drinker

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Thu 03/05/15 09:39 PM

I agree with IamWhoIam1, MsHarmony speaks very well. I like you both!


:heart:

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Thu 03/05/15 09:42 PM
hmmmm, interesting thread.

lionsbrew's photo
Thu 03/05/15 10:45 PM

I saw this on another post and made me think (scary)...

What do you consider strength in a person



I really think true strength comes from having a big heart. Being able to love and give of yourself even when it hurts. Being able to put others before yourself. Being kind, honest, and courageous to stand up for what you believe while still being able to accept and love others genuinely even when their beliefs are different than your own. Being able to do the right thing even when it is the most difficult road to travel. Being tenacious enough to keep putting one foot in front of the other till the very end of the journey.

HoneyFly's photo
Thu 03/05/15 10:54 PM
Admitting their weaknesses