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Victorya has been teaching a workshop to adults wishing to enter graduate school for over 2 years. She has taught classes to students ranging in age from 4 to 55. She is also an abuse survivor which has driven her passions to help those who may fall into the 'victim' mentality. This has led her to work in Pediatric cancer for sometime, as well as in inner city schools. She chronicles her path to find herself on her blog, http://victoryachasegoestotherapy.blogspot.com |
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Comments on all articles by Victorya Chase (120)    Be Careful How You Think: Tolerance Versus Acceptance Comment by Jane Bullard (1,276)    Jane Bullard   (29 days 15 hours ago.) Hi, Victorya, I think you made a good point about tolerance often signifying a superior attitude. I think that can be the case. As for acceptance, I accept the fact that there are people, perhaps many, who will disagree with my views. That is going to happen throughout life. Many think that having strong beliefs means that one is intolerant or unaccepting. Strong beliefs, however, mean that there are certain beliefs that we hold, and therefore there are other opposite beliefs that we do not accept for ourselves. However, that is different from judging others. I think we need to judge/assess theories and opinions. That's my take on it. Your article stimulates a lot of thought about words that are easily misunderstood, misused...or viewed differently. I am not sure if I understand all of your meaning, but I think the discussion is important.
Simple Acts of Kindness - Help Change the World Comment by Kathy Somers Walsh (1,306)  Kathy Somers Walsh (244 days 9 hours ago.) I am back again, I just had to read your article again....your right the best things in life are free....acts of kindness....i just can't get over how your article touched my heart...... Comment by Kathy Somers Walsh (1,306) Kathy Somers Walsh (244 days 14 hours ago.)Your article broke my heart when you talked about living in a car and having to eat McGarbage. I have a friend when she was really young, she and her family lived in a back of a truck. I can relate to your experience in a way, thru her experience. I can not imagine having to live like that, I bet you appreciate the small things in life.......your article is very touching and excellent!! I love it Response from Victorya Chase (120) Be Careful How You Think: Tolerance Versus Acceptance Anonymous: (275 days 12 hours ago.) There are no "others"? Is every belief system and behavior "ok" or "good". Are there no lines in the sand? Are there no behaviors or belief systems that are wrong? If you practice the kind of "acceptance" you are advocating, what would be your view of Hitler or a serial killer? Once you judge the behavior, you are no longer being accepting. Anonymous: (275 days 12 hours ago.) You say, "Tolerance. I call bullcrap on the whole idea. " So, you are not accepting of tolerance. This makes you intolerant! Anonymous: (275 days 12 hours ago.) So you won't accept other people who want to be tolerant and who see the world in a different way (i.e. that there are clear rights and wrongs)? Riding the Emu – A Frank Talk About Depression. Mandy: (345 days 12 hours ago.) Great article for my health report! Comment by Robert Melaccio, Sr. (4,435)   Robert Melaccio, Sr. (348 days 15 hours ago.)Ecellent article. depression in todays society seems to be epidemic in nature. High stress levels, anxiety, fear and the very nature of our economic and social systems which are in total disaray are playing havoc with what was once considered normal. What used to be the foundation components and the foundation pieces, a good job, friends, a social life, family are just not there any longer. In my opinion we are a nation in turmoil and I see no improvement ahead.Sorry, some may call this being negative, I just call it recognizing the signs and symbols of the truth. You can deal withb the truth once you recognize it. Good job, respectfully, Response from Victorya Chase (120) What Is This Crazy Thing Called Happiness? Comment by Hannah Quinn (20,923)   Hannah Quinn (1 year 40 days ago.)Victorya Unusual and lovely spelling of your name! Terrific article. It sounds like you had a 'Zen' moment. A happy life is definitely about choice and you made that choice. I take my hat off to you. Thank you for sharing what you've learned with others. Hannah Response from Victorya Chase (120) Comment by David Tanguay (5,793)   David Tanguay (1 year 40 days ago.)Your title Victorya “What is this crazy thing called happiness” I suppose everybody has their own way of finding happiness. Where ever we find it is important you certainly mentioned many ways you’ve experienced it. And a lot of quotes from different people about happiness. I forgot who sings this song but it reminded me of you’re title “crazy little thing called love” I came across this quote you probably would like to add to you collection “Love is a condition in which the happiness of another person is essential to your own” Robert Heinlein this works for me Anonymous: (1 year 40 days ago.)  Great article. Kept my interest till the end. Language (Its Power and Trappings) Comment by David Tanguay (5,793) David Tanguay (1 year 51 days ago.)One language understood in all cultures is the language of love. It does not have to be learned we are born with it and without it all languages are useless. Comment by Ben Jones (4,894)   Ben Jones (1 year 51 days ago.)Good article Victoria. I've never heard the term "blackguard" used here in Australia, I guess it's an Americanism. Response from Victorya Chase (120) Comment by Donovan Baldwin (2,799) (1 year 52 days ago.)Excellent article. I was a linguist in the Army, trained in German and then sent to live in Germany for three years and then again, a few years later for another three years. I also was eventually trained in Polish, but the Army's focus shifted, and I never got to use my Polish training. In the process of learning and using these languages, however, I and my classmates became aware of how deeply language and the society are interrelated. It also became obvious from the language that each culture viewed life in ways slightly different from other cultures. An example. Years ago, some American scholars were attempting to translate a text either about or by King Ludwig of Bavaria. In the text, the word "selbtsbewusst" (excuse my spelling as I do not have my German dictionary with me) was used. The word technically means "self knowing", "self aware", or "thinking of oneself", and different translators wanted to use "self conscious", "conceited", and other similar terms. Eventually, a native speaker informed them that "selbstbewusst" was an acceptable term in German and simply meant "aware of oneself" in the sense of being aware of, and examining, one's strengths and weaknesses. This was a concept which had no exactly translatable term in English but which was part of the German language and thought process. Response from Victorya Chase (120) |
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