Nikki Kirsch

“If you’re one of the many people who is told the opposite by society—told that you should be quieter, that expressing your own needs makes you selfish or “crazy,” that you mostly exist to take care of other people—then choosing to speak your truth can be a powerful act.”
― Rachel Wilkerson Miller, Dot Journaling: A Practical Guide: How to Start and Keep the Planner, To-Do List, and Diary That’ll Actually Help You Get Your Life Together

“Many of us would like to see an end to discrimination of all kinds, happier families, and a safer, more harmonious future for our children. But how can we as individuals make a difference? We can begin by learning to listen in a mindful way. Listening is the first step in making people feel valued. Mindful listening allows us to do more than take in peoples words; it helps us better understand the how and why of their views.”
― Rebecca Z. Shafir, The Zen of Listening: Mindful Communication in the Age of Distraction

“Most of us struggle throughout our lives by giving too many fucks in situations where fucks do not deserve to be given.”
― Mark Manson, The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life

“Many of us would like to see an end to discrimination of all kinds, happier families, and a safer, more harmonious future for our children. But how can we as individuals make a difference? We can begin by learning to listen in a mindful way. Listening is the first step in making people feel valued. Mindful listening allows us to do more than take in peoples words; it helps us better understand the how and why of their views. When understanding occurs, a sense of calm is achieved on both sides, even if no point of agreement is reached. From understanding, respect and trust for one another are possible; we are free to open our minds and widen the scope of potential solutions.”
― Rebecca Z. Shafir, The Zen of Listening: Mindful Communication in the Age of Distraction