Category Archives: Bullying

Which people feed your spirit? What nourishes you?

Posted on October 25, 2013 by Kate Kresse

I am hoping that you have people who feed your spirit. You know the type of people I mean. I am talking about people who rejoice with you. I am talking about those who taste salt when you weep. I … Continue reading →

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Under what circumstances should you “expect” to be robbed

Posted on October 2, 2013 by Kate Kresse

Let me ask you a question today. If you are getting to know someone, you usually go out for coffee, or go for a walk, or talk on the phone, or maybe go to dinner. As you get to know … Continue reading →

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Do you cherish your dreams?

Posted on September 13, 2013 by Kate Kresse

Life has a way of making us numb to our own dreams and visions. We set them aside as being just foolish ideas. Why do we do that? I cannot speak for you, but there are various reasons that I … Continue reading →

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Your story and my story

Posted on August 21, 2013 by Kate Kresse

I saw a plaque recently that said “home is where your story begins“. Now that rings true for me, largely because my childhood home was  a happy place to be. My home as an adult is a happy place to … Continue reading →

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Seeing beauty creates peace

Posted on June 19, 2013 by Kate Kresse

Throughout my life, when i have felt stressed or low, i sought out places that are beautiful. The beauty of creation, especially near water, soothes me when i am downhearted. You see, when i cannot make sense of things, i … Continue reading →

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Who affirms you?

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Kate Kresse

“Be with those who bring out the best in you; not the stress in you.” There are those we encounter who affirm us. They add joy to our days and strength to our hearts. They surprise us with joy and … Continue reading →

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Don’t take anything personally: not so fast

Posted on June 7, 2013 by Kate Kresse

“Don’t Take Anything Personally. Nothing others do is because of you. What others say and do is a projection of their own reality, their own dream. When you are immune to the opinions and actions of others, you won’t be … Continue reading →

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What shakes your emotional well-being

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Kate Kresse

Do you ever find that people still can dishearten you, distract you, break your heart or even destroy you? I think all of us have days like that. If you are at a vulnerable or tenuous time in your own life, … Continue reading →

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How Life’s Speed Bumps Broke My Heart, But Now I Can Rise Up

Posted on November 16, 2012 by Kate Kresse

Friday November 16, 2012. After months of my eating healthy and walking for fitness, I am participating in a 5K today. I register at 3 and walk and run at 5-ish. Although it is called a run, I will no … Continue reading →

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Remember What a Blessing Looks Like

Posted on August 18, 2012 by Kate Kresse

I have mentioned in my posts before that I have made lifestyle changes that began on 6/27. By today I am feeling stronger, healthier, and enjoying the changes. Friday I walked 4 miles in 62 minutes on the treadmill. I … Continue reading →

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Institutional Repercussions Against Teacher-Advocate

Posted on May 30, 2012 by Kate Kresse

You know that bullying is a hot button of mine. Here is a link that will (I hope) get you hopping. This magnificent teacher did her level best to put a stop to bullying. The link shows you what repercussions … Continue reading →

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Moon Landing Summer: Summer School

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Kate Kresse

When I was in high school life was relatively idyllic for me. The summer of ’69 I was between my freshman and sophomore year of high school. I felt like I was on top of the world. You see, the … Continue reading →

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I Am Writing an Anti-Bullying Book

Posted on May 25, 2012 by Kate Kresse

I am Finally focused enough to work on “my baby”. It is a book about bullying. This link and article from the link will tell you some of the things that are going on……pray for this child. I know, pray … Continue reading →

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How Has Progress Happened?

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Kate Kresse

You know, in the midst of the ongoing maelstrom over all kinds of issues, I have been wondering about the miraculous and serendipitous nature of progress and change. For instance, consider the lowly banana. The peel is poisonous. So did … Continue reading →

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How To Avoid Condoning

Posted on April 21, 2012 by Kate Kresse

‎”If something uncharitable is said in your presence, either speak in favor of the absent, or withdraw, or, if possible, stop the conversation.” ~ St. John Vianney Ever since I was in 7th grade I have had a hot button … Continue reading →

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How Do We Define Our Worth?

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Kate Kresse

I was speaking with a friend today. In light of Hilary Rosen’s recent remark about “Ann Romney hasn’t worked a day in her life”, we were discussing the role of work to worth; the role of pay to worth; and … Continue reading →

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Let it go

Posted on February 19, 2012 by Kate Kresse

I am a good and compassionate listener. I take people at their word. I take their words to heart. The result of that can be that there are times when their criticism brings me down. It takes a lot of … Continue reading →

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Joy Forwarding Challenge #2: Stand Up to Bullies

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Kate Kresse

A few days ago I wrote a post about people being deliberately or inadvertently bullied or marginalized. If you missed it, the link is here https://believeanyway.wordpress.com/2012/01/29/i-had-friends-that-and-no-they-did-not-deserve-it/ Now, my friend Katharine suggested that we could put this situation to work in the world. … Continue reading →

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I Had Friends That…and No, They Did Not Deserve It

Posted on January 29, 2012 by Kate Kresse

Those who read my blog regularly know that I have a real hot button about people being bullied, minimized, or marginalized. I err on the side of compassion as much as I can. I try to make accommodations for people. It breaks … Continue reading →

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Please Read: Surround Yourself With: Part 2

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Kate Kresse

After receiving some comments from the original post I can see that I was completely unclear about what I was trying to say. So here I am again, and I will clarify. Although I said that it is important to … Continue reading →

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Postaday Topic #203: Why is there evil in the world?

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Kate Kresse

The postaday topic today is Why is there evil in the world? You often hear this discussion or see this question in the midst of an agnostic demanding proof of God’s existence. He/she might say “well, if there is a … Continue reading →

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How My Teachers Dealt With Bullying

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Kate Kresse

Bullying is one of the hot topics these days. People are in a quandry about what to do about it. Some parents don’t believe it really exists, some parents don’t understand the impact of various degrees of emotional bullying. People … Continue reading →

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Postaday Topic #194: Would you ever throw food at someone?

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Kate Kresse

Would you ever throw food at someone? Oh my—this is a topic that I don’t know whether I want to know what other people have to say. Here is my response: No I wouldn’t! Not in a food-fight sense, and not … Continue reading →

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Postaday topic #166: Would you make a good president, Prime min or king?

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Kate Kresse

Do you think you’d make a good president? Or Prime-minister? Or King? If so, what would be the first thing you’d do in office? These days I would make a really, really, lousy President. I couldn’t take the bullying, insults, … Continue reading →

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Would you ever consider running for president? Topic # 140

Posted on May 28, 2011 by Kate Kresse

Would you ever consider running for president?. I would not run for president, not in a million years. The political and national climate have become negative and vitriolic. I see well-meaning politicians torn apart by media and critics. I see … Continue reading →

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How do you recover lost trust? – Topic #85

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Kate Kresse

How do you recover lost trust?.In a person? In an idea? Bonus: If someone lets you down or betrays you, how do you learn to forgive? And can you possibly learn to trust them again? Why or why not?  Oh … Continue reading →

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