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In reply to the discussion: "Gandhiji, I'm angry." [View all]

JudyM

(29,540 posts)
2. That's a good role model right there.
Sun May 19, 2019, 04:42 PM
May 2019

My mother tells the story of her spiritual leader’s reaction to an insult that has also inspired me. After he gave a talk at Brown University in the ‘60s some students gathered around asking him questions, most were interested and respectful. One of them, however, challenged him arrogantly and blew cigarette smoke right into his face. Instead of being reactive, he gently answered the student, completely ignoring the intended offense. I think of that sometimes... talk about an aspirational practice!

That said, I hope your vitriol pays off and Payroll gets its act together!

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"Gandhiji, I'm angry." [View all] Tobin S. May 2019 OP
It's great to safeinOhio May 2019 #1
That's a good role model right there. JudyM May 2019 #2
Thanks, Judy. They did get my pay sorted out. Tobin S. May 2019 #3
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