This Is A Blogging From A To Z April 2014 Challenge Post
Many times people are afraid to stand up for other people, to defend them and support them. Why? Because of repercussions from the rest of the tribe and the fear of ostracization. The need to keep to the status quo, and if something is different from the accepted, the allowed and the norm, then it must be struck down. And so too the support of others that don't fit the accepted mold. But dare to be brave and step out from the rest of the crowd and give that needed support without worry or embarrasement. Give form the heart and soul and learn to quiet the brain. Once everyone learns to let go of judgement, either given or received, then life will flow and everyone will be able to give needed support freely.
Written by Basil Rene
Life As An Anomaly 
Amen, Amen! Love this post!
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TRUE! I often can tolerate things but when my dignity is already at stake, I stand up for myself. I think, so far, and I hope that’s the “best” time I defended myself like that, and I hope I won’t need to ever again, was when I “answered” back someone higher even if it could mean losing my job.
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