Catherine RussellMany, many years ago my father wrote a little #book of maxims. Some are obvious, some I disagree with, some are pompous, and some are rather good. There are 8 chapters.
#actors spend a lot of time #unemployed!
CONDUCT. Page 1.
CONDUCT Page 4.
He had a real 🐝 in his 👒 about theft. Not entirely sure where that came from.
He had a real 🐝 in his 👒 about theft. Not entirely sure where that came from.
Sorry, rather dropped the ball with this thread. Back on it now. The last of CONDUCT. I like 24.
MANNERS. I strongly disagree with number 2. After all, isn’t #acting a #game entered into for fun? And what has it to do with manners? However, I strongly agree with number 6, though I might add confident. And the first sentence of number 7 is a sad truth. I wonder what my Dad would have made of #Twitter?!
And now onto the last and longest chapter, entitled GENERAL. I think I will toot them individually as some are really rather good.
“Anything, or anyone, can be ridiculed; but the good and the worthwhile are not invalidated by being laughed at.”
Which reminds me of this -
“There is no human being from whom another human being can learn nothing.”
Another #maxim from my Dad's little book.
"You cannot teach an ostrich to dive for minnows."
“Most people are wiser, nicer and more prepared to help than we may think.”
Dad’s #Maxims
Sarah E Brook
Kayryn@CatherineRussell2 I fully agree with this one. I was just reminded this week that, no matter how much evidence and facts you give to someone on a topic, you can’t change their minds if they’ve chosen to believe the opposite. Whatever you say, no matter how compelling, no matter how you give it to them, it will fly right over their heads.
So, no matter how frustrating it is, trying to convince them is usually just not worth it.
@Kayryn And they would argue that we're the same. It's hard to change minds, including our own.
@CatherineRussell2 True. Though I try to keep an open mind when it comes to things that are opinions and points of view. At least I can try and understand where someone else is coming from, even if I won’t agree with them. But when something is factual, that’s when I find I’m quite immovable.
Mullaney@CatherineRussell2 I think our minds actively fight against evidence which doesn't fit our beliefs about the world.
I recently read "How Minds Change." It is a terrific book all about how hard it is to change your mind or someone else's, but it is possible. It's interesting that evidence and logical arguments are ineffective. But giving someone the space to examine their thought processes can be.
@mullaney Interesting looking read.
@CatherineRussell2 It's inspired me to find other ways to talk to people on the internet. Arguing facts and evidence feels pointless on social media.
But listening and helping people process and drawing out stories from their own life, those are tactics that can work. It's fascinating.
Joni Wheeler@CatherineRussell2 this is a lesson I keep having to remind myself. I have an open mind and will listen to other people's opinions until they start putting me down because I have a different opinion. But living where I live (deep south USA) I have also learned to not share my opinion around certain groups of people for that exact reason. No matter what proof I share they don't care and would rather get in my face about it than listen to what I have to say
NuddaOz Steph🇭🇲@CatherineRussell2 Not sure if this fits the #maxim, but isn't that what they call being single minded. I may be wrong, but I think we all can be a bit like that from time to time even with evidence. I live by the saying, "I am right until proven wrong" but open to being corrected with the right evidence. I too have come across situations like that. I think we all do from time to time.
@CatherineRussell2 I want to believe that. Sometimes I wonder, though. Or maybe ppl like that feel like a dying breed bc of social media that so readily shows us the ones that are the opposite.
@CatherineRussell2 Going to bed. Good night. Will chat tomorrow. 😴
jennyjr@CatherineRussell2
Yes I agree’most’ people are. I think the issue sometimes comes when we expect them to be these things without asking them to be, especially the help. People like to feel appreciated.
Yes I agree’most’ people are. I think the issue sometimes comes when we expect them to be these things without asking them to be, especially the help. People like to feel appreciated.
@CatherineRussell2 the worst thing possible is people see being nice as a weakness as I can vouch. Happened so many times to me but will remain to be nice.
Tracy T Wilson@CatherineRussell2 I think that’s true.
Jennifer@CatherineRussell2
I totally agree. It's an amazing feeling being the recipient/giver of a random act of kindness.
I totally agree. It's an amazing feeling being the recipient/giver of a random act of kindness.
Allaboutcatherinerussell@CatherineRussell2 Your Dad sounds like such a wise man.
@CatherineRussell2 As I had to look up the word 'Minnow' I would say he is right. The closet ostriches get to fish is through fly fishing by using ostrich herl, 'feathers'.
@CatherineRussell2 I love the awkward picture that conjures up of flailing neck and knees.
@CatherineRussell2 That sounds just like something straight out of Lewis Carroll!
@CatherineRussell2 Whether they’re a lovely soul or a horrible warning.
@CatherineRussell2
My granddad used to say 'see, you can learn something from an idiot every day', usually after one of us had asked him a question. Many lessons to be learnt with that one maxim of his.
My granddad used to say 'see, you can learn something from an idiot every day', usually after one of us had asked him a question. Many lessons to be learnt with that one maxim of his.
@CatherineRussell2 True that.
@CatherineRussell2 Isn't that what we are doing on here. Learning a bit more about each other from our replies and stories. Loving it.
@CatherineRussell2 Sorry, but I just saw you get shot and die in Inspector Linley. I have never seen the last few series. I cried. You died well. Emotional.
@NuddaOz my mother hated watching that.
LuckyLadyinStepneyAgree with Nudda, you really spiced that show up. I hated that they killed you off but honestly I thought it was a realistic scene. Sometimes actors don't die well. It's on #BritboxUS if anyone wants to watch. (Also loved the hair 😃)
@NuddaOz @LuckyLadyInStepney @CatherineRussell2 I read the books, so I should have known, but it still came as a shock.
@CatherineRussell2 I am not surprised. Did you give her the heads up on this sort of scene beforehand, or with the whole series. Did, or do you watch your own shows? Yes, just curious!!
@CatherineRussell2 A very good example.
@CatherineRussell2 will admit to reading this a few times to get its meaning (feeling a little dim today). I’m sure we’d still be in Dickensian times if some didn’t persevere beyond that initial laughter.
@jennyjr Listen to it in my YouTube recording. It’s within the final Stave. Much easier to understand when read allowed.
@CatherineRussell2 spoken word does make it easier, just wasn’t in that position earlier. I will go back and listen anyhow , also, the context often seems different from spoken to read.
@CatherineRussell2 yep, ain't that the truth