Posts Tagged With: other people’s opinions

Day 4151: Beliefs

Posted on May 14, 2024 by Ann Koplow

One of my beliefs is that the more you authentically share about yourself, the more you will feel connected to others.

My other beliefs include:

It’s never what you expect.
Show up.
Be gentle with yourself and others.
Tell the truth.
Life is better with music and cats.
You’ll feel better if you don’t take things personally.
Don’t consume empty calories unless they include chocolate.
If you appreciate somebody, tell them immediately.

Do you see any beliefs in my images for today?

Here’s what I find when I search for “beliefs” on YouTube.

What are some of your beliefs?

My beliefs include that gratitude helps all of us, so many thanks to YOU.

Categories: group therapy, personal growth, photojournalism | Tags: “Don’t Believe Everything You Think” by Lauren Weinstein, cats, May 14 2024, other people's opinions, polls, scallop risotto, The Daily Bitch Calendar, The Longwood Medical area, therapist’s office, Twitter | 10 Comments

Day 3962: Morning Mix

Posted on November 7, 2023 by Ann Koplow

If you’re exhausted by the news (as I am), perhaps you’ll enjoy this Morning Mix from The Washington Post.

For those of you who think cats are aloof, here’s another paragraph from the Morning Mix article:

As I wonder “more articulate and affectionate than previously thought by WHOM?”, are you ready for a morning mix of my images from yesterday?

I always appreciate what the Daily Bitch adds to my morning mix.

Here’s a great song with saxophone to add to your morning mix:

Thanks to affectionate and articulate cats of all kinds, Johnny Hartman, John Coltrane, and people who read my morning mix, including YOU!

Categories: personal growth, photojournalism | Tags: Boston Ferry, cats, feelings chart, John Coltrane, Johnny Hartman, Lush Life, November 7 2023, other people's opinions, salmon with pomegranate gastrique, Self Care Bingo, The Washington Post | 10 Comments

Day 3228: Assumptions

Posted on November 2, 2021 by Ann Koplow

One of my questions on Twitter yesterday had to do with assumptions:

One of my assumptions is that we tend to personalize and blame ourselves way too much. And I assume that people assume every day, as a way to make meaning.

I assume you’ve heard this one: when I assume, I make an ass out of u + me.

Do you see any assumptions in my other images for today?

My assumption is that the Daily Bitch doesn’t like raisins in her ice cream.

I have no assumptions about why today’s National Day Calendar didn’t include Election Day. I also have no assumptions about the Virginia Governor’s race, but I have hopes about the outcome.

Here’s what I find when I search for “assumptions” on YouTube:

I have no assumptions about what comments will show up, below.

You might have an assumption that I’ll end this post with gratitude, because I always do!

Categories: life in the USA, personal growth, photojournalism | Tags: Blind spots: challenge assumptions, Election Day USA 2021, gratitude, Longwood Medical Area, November 2, other people's opinions, past lives, PwC, The Daily Bitch Calendar, Twitter | 14 Comments

Day 2959: Your Opinion

Posted on February 6, 2021 by Ann Koplow

Have you noticed that your opinion is not always shared by others, including family members and friends?

When opinions are different, my opinion is that people might

defend,
declaim,
double down,
demonize,
discriminate,
distrust,
disappoint,
disassociate, and/or
disappear.

And those are just the D-words of what people might do!

What do you do when your opinion is different?

My opinion is that people might respond “that depends.”

Sometimes, other people’s opinions are disturbing (see today’s news for plenty of examples). However, different opinions can also be illuminating, instructive, and inspiring.

Today, I am interested in other people’s opinions about opinions AND about which video I should use of my song “Vaccine.”

In your opinion, is this one better …

or this one?

Also, what is your opinion about today’s images?

The opinions expressed by the Daily Bitch are her own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of she who creates and maintains The Year(s) of Living Non-Judgmentally.

Thanks to you for reading my opinions, no matter what your opinion may be.

Categories: life during the pandemic, personal growth, photojournalism | Tags: anxiety, Boston, cats, Dolly Parton’s “Jolene”, Godiva chocolate, opinion disclaimer, other people's opinions, The Daily Bitch Calendar, vaccine, vaccine distribution | 26 Comments

Day 2613: Don’t worry about it

Posted on February 26, 2020 by Ann Koplow

Yesterday, when I was worried, I consulted something I have posted on my door at work.

Someone has an opinion about you? Don’t worry about it.

Do you have trouble deciding what’s best, as suggested in the lower left corner of that flowchart? Don’t worry about it.

Do I have other photos to share today? Don’t worry about it.

Here‘s Madcon‘s “Don’t Worry” feat. Ray Dalton:

Never heard of Madcon before? Don’t worry about it. That video has over 134 million views on YouTube.

Not sure what to say in a comment? Don’t worry about it.

Wondering if I have new ways to thank all of you? Don’t worry about it.

Categories: group therapy, personal growth, photojournalism | Tags: "Don't Worry", "Dumpty" by John Lithgow, Edmund Bourne, How does the past affect your present?, Madcon, other people's opinions, Personal Bill of Rights, Ray Dalton, The Daily Bitch Calendar, Yogi Tea | 23 Comments

Day 2508: Flow

Posted on November 13, 2019 by Ann Koplow

Two days ago, I drew this flow chart on my office white board for somebody who was trying to decide what action to take in a very difficult family situation.

Then, in a flow of synchronicity, somebody who used to participate in my Coping and Healing groups sent me this flowchart in an email:

I love the way that flow chart keeps flowing into the same conclusion.

Are you ready for the flow of lots of other photos?

Last night, my dear friend Jeanette flowed into town from Philadelphia and shared our dinner, flowing conversations, photos of a Nailed It! cake and her trick-or-treating dog Gidget, and also this: