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Nikki Meyler Miller's avatar

Beautiful! I’m adding these to my word basket! Thank you!

Debra Engle's avatar

Thank you, Nikki!

Lyssa Reese's avatar

Word basket! What a fabulous concept šŸ’–

Felicia Giouzelis's avatar

We're always in sync Debra. I was met with what I'd call an accusatory, judgmental character assassination emails the past two days. Each time I responded with facts, and accurate timelines. I was proud of myself for staying true to what I believe in most: Integrity. For myself, my business, and the other person in spite of how I was being treated. Now reading your post, I'm reminded that without saying it, I stood for, "We don't do that here." Thank you.

Debra Engle's avatar

Kudos to you, Felicia. Yes, that sounds like a "We don't do that here" moment, and I'm not at all surprised that you responded in that healing way.

Shirley A Ragsdale's avatar

Oh how I wish the "We don't do that here" mindset worked in my community Facebook page. I got off NextDoor because all the comments were negative and politically incorrect. I think that griper "Get off my lawn" attitude is now rising in the group from my city. I'm going to think of a way to incorporate the positive affirmations into some of those posts.

Debra Engle's avatar

Yes, I've definitely seen how one comment can change the tone, Shirley.

Jodie's avatar

Thanks for the reminder. A lot of people are so angry that they feel like they are entitled to behave and speak from a place of vehemence. It is turning me off and making me wonder what their real motives are. Is it more to express anger than anything else? I see the possibility of channeling anger into positive action. Some people understand. Others ridicule me for that. I will remember your phrase.

Debra Engle's avatar

I'm glad it's helpful. A single phrase that's easy to remember can turn things around. .

Ɓngel Michel's avatar

What a truly powerful message of love Deb. I am definitely adding this to my tool box. It is the perfect statement of intention for what I am focusing on this year, gifting Grace (to others and to myself). šŸ«¶šŸ»šŸ˜‡

Debra Engle's avatar

I'm so glad, Michelle! xoxo

Kristine Dubuque's avatar

I love this response! Great Story. Great Approach!

Debra Engle's avatar

Thank you, Kristine. I'm so happy it's helpful!

Julie Gammack's avatar

This is such a simple, powerful act.

Thanks for the reminder, Deb.

Kathi Zimpleman's avatar

Thanks, Debra. I definitely need to add this phrase to my list.

Debra Engle's avatar

It's amazing how powerful it is, Kathi. Thank you!

CAT Wyatt's avatar

Very well put and explained. Thank you Debra.

Debra Engle's avatar

Thanks, Cat.

Joseph Engel's avatar

Thank you for your beautiful guidance in a time of turmoil, I Needed this!

Debra Engle's avatar

You're so welcome! Thank you for taking time to comment.

Shannon R. MacKinnon's avatar

Thank you so much for this Debra. Your words are such a helpful reminder. šŸ’œ

Debra Engle's avatar

You're so welcome, Shannon. šŸ’œ

Lyssa Reese's avatar

So beautiful, Deb, and such a simple way to stand in our truth. I’m going to start doing that here šŸ’•