Be Nice

“Understanding your own culture and the ways it interacts with others, particularly the power dynamics of it, is far more appreciated. My reading of Germane Greer when I was a young lad was a lot more conducive to forming relationships with European females than my reading of Dante was--and that was more about my understanding of my male privilege and controlling its excess than being an export on women's literature or issues. This kind of cultural humility is a useful exercise in understanding your role as an agent of sustainability in a complex system. It is difficult to relinquish the illusions of power and delusions of exceptionalism that come with privilege. But it is strangely liberating to realise your true status as a node in a single network. There is honour to be found in this role, and a certain dignified agency. You won't be swallowed up by a hive mind or individuality--you will retain your autonomy while simultaneously being profoundly interdependent and connected.”
― Tyson Yunkaporta, Sand Talk: How Indigenous Thinking Can Save the World

“The war between good and evil is in reality an imposition of stupidity and simplicity over wisdom and complexity.”
― Tyson Yunkaporta, Sand Talk: How Indigenous Thinking Can Save the World

“Be proactive.” Far too often we react to our children’s behavior, often on impulse, without regard for the consequences and with no plan for what we are trying to achieve. In those instances we are being acted on and not consciously choosing to act. Seeing a situation from”
― Russell A. Barkley, Taking Charge of ADHD: The Complete, Authoritative Guide for Parents

“That’s what I mean by self-control: the ability to choose something other than your initial impulse so you can get something in the future that you want more or that is better for your long-term welfare and happiness.”
― Russell A. Barkley, Taking Charge of Adult ADHD: Proven Strategies to Succeed at Work, at Home, and in Relationships