Julian Paul

Settling

Sometimes it pays to accept and celebrate what we get.

And sometimes, we only get something because we settled for it.

It helps to be able to discern the difference between the two.

Kinder than necessary

If it’s just the right amount of necessary kindness, it’s not really kindness. It’s pleasantness.

If the people in our circle begin to experience behavior that’s kinder than necessary, the expectations for what’s necessary will ratchet forward, making everything more pleasant.

And... being kind is a lovely way to spend your day.... See more

nothing great has ever been made from a place of indifference