“We plant seeds that will flower as results in our lives, so best to remove the weeds of anger, avarice, envy and doubt…” (Dorothy Day)
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In Your Own Words…
In your own words, what is the main idea of the quote above by the American journalist and activist Dorothy Day?
“If you can’t explain it simply, you don’t understand it well enough.” (Albert Einstein)
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Getting Personal
Do you personally believe that emotional intelligence is a valid and useful idea? Why or why not? Give examples if you can.
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Quotation AI Assistant
On the meaning of today’s quote:
- ” ‘We plant seeds that will flower as results in our lives’: This part suggests that the actions we take and the decisions we make are like planting seeds. These seeds will eventually grow into outcomes or results in our lives. In other words, our current choices and behaviors will shape our future.
- ‘So best to remove the weeds of anger, avarice, envy, and doubt’: The metaphor here likens negative emotions and attitudes such as anger, greed (avarice), envy, and doubt to weeds in the garden of our lives. Weeds are undesirable plants that can choke or hinder the growth of the desired plants (the seeds). In the same way, these negative emotions and attitudes can hinder our personal growth and well-being. Therefore, it’s best to remove or address these negative aspects in order to allow positive and constructive outcomes to flourish.
In summary, Dorothy Day’s quote encourages us to be mindful of our actions and choices because they have a significant impact on our future. It advises us to eliminate negative emotions and attitudes that can obstruct our personal development and well-being, much like removing weeds from a garden to allow the desirable plants to thrive.” (ChatGPT)
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INSIGHTS for SUCCESS
“What really matters for success, character, happiness and life long achievements is a definite set of emotional skills – your EQ — not just purely cognitive abilities that are measured by conventional IQ tests.” (Daniel Goleman)
“The emotionally intelligent person is skilled in four areas: identifying emotions, using emotions, understanding emotions, and regulating emotions.” (John Mayer and Peter Salovey)
“75% of careers are derailed for reasons related to emotional competencies, including inability to handle interpersonal problems; unsatisfactory team leadership during times of difficulty or conflict; or inability to adapt to change or elicit trust.” (The Center for Creative Leadership)
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