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Re: Frank Wilczek — Why Is the World So Beautiful? | The On Being Project

monicarolevans — Fri, 10 Aug 2018 12:36:08 -0000

[MS. TIPPETT: I was thinking, as I was preparing to speak with you, that I had an interview years ago, it was really in the early post-9/11 years, with a great Muslim legal scholar — and jurisprudence in Islam is what theology is in Judaism and Christianity, and he was a legal scholar — and then a rabbi. And there is a notion in Islam that beauty is a core moral value. Are you familiar with that?]

I really wish you had linked to that interview. I would love to listen/read it.

Re: http://microaggressions.tumblr.com/post/3311214842

monicarolevans — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 22:23:23 -0000

Oh Dear God, tell me you're joking. This did not happen!

Re: What if I was just myself?

monicarolevans — Wed, 26 May 2010 10:37:20 -0000

Why is it so hard for us to share our feelings? Some of my best friends call me "reserved" not because I am, but because I'm more likely to be the person providing comfort, rather than every asking for it.

Luckily, I share my life with a person that pushes me to show MYSELF (whether that means crying, screaming, pouting, or laughing hysterically) and doesn't give me a pass to suck all that emotion in or cry by myself in the bathroom.

And you know what, letting all that stuff out feels so good. I feel lighter and immediately happier.

My favorite blog posts (by you and others) aren't the ones where you give us a template or lay out some insightful concept (although I love those) :-) The ones I love most are when you share something interesting, scary, vulnerable about yourself , so that I click off thinking that I know you just a little bit better. So let the crazy out, I'm sure we'll love it (and you, even more)

This post makes me happy. Consider yourself hugged or tickled- whatever dissolves the awkward tension that you feel.

Oh, and I'm going to be on your coast again in Oct. Cupcakes, anyone? :-D

Re: Empty Spaces (and Moving Past Loneliness)

monicarolevans — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 16:21:42 -0000

This is a particular moving and personal post and I am so thankful to you for sharing.

Hugs,

Re: Life After College Book Project: The Missing Story Part 2 – Timeline of Events

monicarolevans — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 14:05:18 -0000

I've very happy for you (and only slightly jealous). You are a constant inspiration to get my ass into gear.

Congratulations and good luck to you. I love it when nice things happen to such a nice person!

Re: Love Shouldn’t Be In A Box

monicarolevans — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:50:31 -0000

What are you talking about?!?! This is AMERICA you're talking about! We have a long strong history of not treating segments of the population as people. That's how we can CONTROL and manipulate them.

Blacks weren't people. (They were a fraction of a person)
Women weren't people (They were their husband's/father's property)
Homos aren't people. (They are an abomination)

Times will change, mainly, like you said, because the world we live in constantly changes. And realistically, homos are EVERYWHERE. In places where you least expect it.

Disclaimer: I'm a black female homo. :-)

Seriously Elisha, I'm glad you wrote this. I've been thinking about my political beliefs and about adding a stronger political component- which would include some stuff on gay marriage. You've not my writing juices flowing on this topic- and now I have someone to link to. :-)
.-= Monicarolevans´s last blog ..And They Say That Content Is King =-.

Re: “Skills are Cheap, Passion is Priceless” (Job Transition Part Two)

monicarolevans — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 16:03:57 -0000

Consider me inspired! :-)

Again, congrats on the new job and all the other exciting things you are working on!

Re: A Contest With Gary Vaynerchuk: How Do You Crush It?

monicarolevans — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 10:37:14 -0000

I'm sorry I got to this so late. Try the link now. I just tried it and it worked.

http://www.monicarolevans.c...

Re: A Contest With Gary Vaynerchuk: How Do You Crush It?

monicarolevans — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 16:56:55 -0000

Hi Grace!

I don't think my last comment posted :-(

I wanted to share my #crushingit post. You'll be able to find it here: http://www.monicarolevans.c...

Re: Crushing Grapes With Socks On

monicarolevans — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 11:35:31 -0000

I just went to the Crush it website. It's an exciting time, isn't it? Good luck on your journey, and keep us informed so that we can tag along, living vicariously through you. ;-)

Re: BlogCrush – Marie McKinney-Oates

monicarolevans — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 11:06:51 -0000

YAY Marie! I've been following Marie since Rebecca posted that blog as well, and I must say that she is my absolutely favorite blogger.

And still, I learned a lot about her in this post. I knew she was funny, smart, and cute, but I didn't know she had a Master's degree. I guess I just found out what MFT stands for, huh.

Re: Be the change: Are We Teaching Young Feminists To Be Fleas? by Elisa Doucette

monicarolevans — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 15:07:25 -0000

This is an amazing post. I get tired of older women and minorities constant complaints about how things used to be and matter of factly telling me that my dreams are too high reaching because, essentially, the "man" isn't going to let the young black girl get ahead.

I believe that I have too much to do in this life to WAIT for someone to tell me what I CAN do. What's the old saying...it's easier to ask for forgiveness than permission.

If we, young people, stop hitting our heads on the lids, then the fight of social justice started by Susan B Anthony, MLK, the Roosevelts, and Harriet Tubman for Goodness sakes will all be for nothing.

Keep fighting the good fight.

*fist bump*

Re: Lives Are Made In These Small Hours {Susan Pogorzelski}

monicarolevans — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 16:14:10 -0000

If this site had a "like" button I would give this post a thumbs up. Well done, Susan.

Re: September Goals

monicarolevans — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 21:06:49 -0000

I concur with you on the working out! I made a similar goal! Good Luck in keeping it up. I'm going to a gym tomorrow to check it out. AND I worked out almost every day over the long weekend!

Also, if you need inspiration on books to read, check out goodreads.com. You can find me at http://www.goodreads.com/mo... we can share inspiration!

Re: Should I be more promiscuous?

monicarolevans — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 16:28:42 -0000

Yes. Be promiscuous. There are lots of cool internet people who would love to be friends with you. Hook up at will! You might learn something :-)

Boundaries are for losers. And are so 1998.