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I fully approve of this post. Thank you to David Morse for advocating for the LGBTQ+ community who is stigmatized by certain toxic religions, and by people who are afraid of others who are different than them. The LGBTQ+ community is marginalized, shamed and treated with disrespect and contempt in general, and many in the gay community take their lives, or are attacked by violent individuals who are homophobic, and don't accept others who live different lifestyles. Bullying, discrimination and emotional abuse is common, and American society and it's different religions contribute to this behavior, because many see a gay lifestyle as "a sin" and "perversion of humanity." Leading a gay lifestyle is not "a sin" any more than leading a straight lifestyle or any other personal lifestyle is not "a sin." Toxic religion needs to stay out of other people's business so everyone can enjoy the civil rights that we are all supposed to have living in America despite our differences. You can all watch the distinguished theologian Father Dr. Brian Massingale (who is gay) speak in this recent lecture below about LGBTQ+ civil rights, and the violence that occurs towards people in these communities. This lecture will bring tears to your eyes I guarantee you in.🙏🏻 👇🏻 Redeeming the Soul of America: Striving for Racial and LGBTQ Justice UCTVInsight Dec 22, 2023 Theologian and social activist Father Bryan Massingale, professor of theology and social ethics at Fordham University, is an outspoken voice for anti-racism and LGBTQ+ rights, both within the Catholic Church and society as a whole. His 2010 study, “Racial Justice and the Catholic Church,” was prophetic in the way it spoke about racism in religious institutions. His life and work embody a commitment to addressing issues of racism, social inequality, and LGBTQ+ rights from a spiritual and ethical perspective. In this program, Father Massingale addresses the shocking rise of white Christian nationalism, its threat to democracy and how to move forward. He challenges institutions, including the Catholic Church, to confront their own complicity in perpetuating racial disparities and to actively work towards racial justice and reconciliation.He believes in the power of open but uncomfortable conversations to bridge divides and create spaces for healing and growth. Recorded on 11/15/2023. [1/2024] [Show ID: 39381 https://lnkd.in/gWJyMRJy American Psychiatric Association American Psychological Association American Medical Association GLAAD Jesse Ehrenfeld MD MPH Fordham University Liberty University Fuller Theological Seminary US Congress EEOC U.S. Department of Justice #LGBTQ #marginalizedcommunities #homophobia #gayrights #discrimination #violenceprevention #civilrights #socialjustice #dignity #inclusion #CatholicChurch #Christianity #suicide #bullying #gaypride #christiannationalism #pastors #churchleadership #advocacy #equalityact #kindnessmatters #dontsaygay #teenmentalhealth #loveyourneighbor

Don't know any that there's any 80 year old self in my life and as an 8 year old didn't think about anything but playing - so that's easy - by 80 I'll be lucky to be able to get up and walk around - that alone will be a happy occurrence. So this whole psychobabble post makes no sense - the only thing that will impress your 80 year old self is if your still on the planet. Making yourself 8 or 80 year self proud only works if you're still trying to figure out who you are - and - if you don't know the answer to this question then there's no way to do any of this - Good God these psychobabble posts are multiplying and get goofier every day. By the way there's never anyone I've heard say - "I wish I had made my self more proud?!?!?!of myself - ??? HOW ABOUT THIS Live with integrity - Love with trust and honor - Treat others with compassion -Have some patience and live in the moment as your able. Lastly - Try to leave the planet, and those around you, in better shape than they were when you arrived. TOP FIVE DEATH WISHES: 1) “I wish I'd had the courage to live a life true to myself, not the life others expected of me.” 2) “I wish I hadn't worked so hard.” 3) “I wish I'd had the courage to express my feelings.” 4) “I wish I had stayed in touch with my friends.” 5) “I wish I had let myself be happier” I can't think of much else that really matters - this post is a prime example of our goal oriented driven societal construct which has shown itself to fail our culture. Work hard - get ahead - make yourself proud - get going - do it - don't give up - hurry up and make it - you need to be successful - life is about goals and objectives and career choices - do what your told and don't question why - follow the rules - ALL OF WHICH IS BS - ALL OF IT - There's no where to go - there's no where to be - there's no one to be but yourself. BTW I looked up this David Perell, and he's about 12, so what he knows about life? I'm not sure.

You are perfect exactly as you are. Your strengths, your flaws, and everything in between make you uniquely you. Embrace your imperfections and celebrate your individuality. Remember that nobody in this world is perfect, and it's our differences that make us beautiful. So don't strive for perfection, but rather for self-love and acceptance. You are perfect just the way you are, and you deserve to feel that way every day. #architect #motivation #interior design

I recently read the book, “Culture is an Inside Job”, by Scott McGohan, which I highly recommend. Prepare to embrace the discomfort of its truths. The lessons of the book resurfaced when I came across this post. When it comes to organizational culture and leadership, the second list below really is everything. #organizationalculture #belonging #diversityequityinclution #teambuilding #leadership

We need to remember that Business is Personal.

As Leaders in this Industry, it’s important we measure our worth based on the time we spend listening to our teams, developing them to be the best version of themselves and being there when they need us the most. Having an internal lovemark which is embedded into our culture will always bring out the best in people and breed success.

This applies to both your personal and professional life.

It starts with intentionally prioritizing where you spend your time. Being human-centric and cancelling the noise around you is a great first step.

An important lesson to remember always.

How true is this! Our agency success is hands down the result and power of our team working together and this is how we reach high levels of excellence, quality, and marketing performance.