Gail Pursell Elliott , "The Dignity and Respect Lady"
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Lasting Gifts
The most important gifts are not those that you can hold in your hand. nnThese, in their purest form, are simply an outward representation of the gifts that are the most lasting: the gifts of Time, Attention, Thought, Caring, Peace of Mind, True Friendship, Acceptance, Patience, Tolerance, Laughter, Joy, Freedom of Expression, Companionship, Insight, Understanding, Compassion. nFollowing are some examples. I have left some of the gifts on this list blank for you to express yo
December 17, 2007
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The Prime Directive
The original Star Trek television series introduced a "prime directive" that was the guiding principle that grounded all of the adventures, explorations and encounters the characters had. However different the subsequent spin-offs of the original show were, that prime directive remained a constant through most of the different series.nnThe prime directive was that of "non interference" in the development and life paths of other beings and cultures that they encountered. It be
August 29, 2007
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Quiet Desperation
"Most men lead lives of quiet desperation and go to the grave with the song still in them." - Henry David ThoreaunnBullying, Mobbing, Violence: nAre we hacking away at the branches or getting to the root?nn This problem must be addressed with more than bullying prevention or character education programs. We must change our existing culture from one of quiet desperation to one of dignity and respect nn Just because a person is not physically beaten up, does not mean they are n
August 29, 2007
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Side Effects
Advertisements for prescription medication include information about the risk of side effects that the medication may cause, while touting the benefits of the product. Some side effects are mild and others are severe.nnA recent parody of this type of marketing recommended an alcoholic beverage to increase self esteem, combat shyness, and promote happiness. Possible side effects included talking too loudly, delusions of grandeur, inappropriate laughter, and table dancing.nnSid
June 3, 2007
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Similarity Training
(excerpted from the book School Mobbing and Emotional Abuse, 2003 Gail Pursell Elliott, Brunner-Routledge)nnDiversity training is well intentioned but approaches the need from the back door. The catchall phrase is to 'celebrate our differences." A parent recently made the following observation: "Every time people talk about "celebrating our diversity," I say, "Maybe that's what's wrong in this country. We should be celebrating our similarities and things we have in common as
May 23, 2007
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Ready for School
There was a story on the local news about getting ready for school. Part of it had to do with getting school supplies, preparing buildings and classrooms, but there was an additional story attached to the segment. It showed county law enforcement officers practicing shooting and learning how to safely enter a school building where there is violence before backup arrives.nnSo often we think of violence as being a sudden, intense, overt action. One of the definitions of violenc
April 26, 2007
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Hate Advisory
©2003 Gail Pursell ElliottnnThe weather service has criteria for issuing weather advisories. Sometimes there is a heat advisory, sometimes a wind advisory, sometimes a winter weather advisory. In all of these instances, once those who are keeping an eye on weather patterns see the potential for danger to us, they issue an advisory so that we can take extra precautions.nnWeather advisories often are due to conditions that produce either extreme heat or cold. Some of us pre
June 29, 2004
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Mission Possible
c2003 Gail Pursell ElliottnnnTashi Delay is a Tibetan phrase that people use to greet one another. Translated it means, "I honor the greatness in you."nnIf each of us greeted the people we encounter by first honoring the greatness in them, we would have to stop and look for it. nnWe would have to adjust our focus. We would look again or "re-spect" the individual in order to do this.nnWe have come to a point in history where treating one another with dignity and respect is no
October 28, 2003