“We [Christians] have the dilemma of using a symbol system that was not made for our worldview, to give our worldview... I think the thing we're waiting for is a genius to come forth who can either make a new symbol system which is still modern, or more properly, as symbol systems don't come overnight, a group of people to modify the symbol systems of our day, so that we can use them for our Christian message without a disadvantage.” PeopleThinkingGivingMadeStillsUseChristianCultureWaitingChristianityGroupsModernGeniusMessagesSymbolsWorldviewDilemmaDisadvantages Author:Francis Schaeffer
“My high school wasn't a big public school; it was tiny. There were 36 girls in my graduating class. We were a big group of girls that by the time senior year came along couldn't wait to get away from school fast enough but we loved each other. It's really fun to see the girls at reunions now.” YearsEnoughBigsSchoolGirlFunWaitingClassGroupsHigh SchoolTinyGet AwayGraduatesSeniorPublic SchoolReunionSenior YearGraduating Class Author:Cecily von Ziegesar
“I do not always find the streets interesting, so I wait until I see picturesque groups and those that compose well in relation to the whole.” WellsWholeWaitingInterestInterestingGroupsStreetsRelationPicturesque Book:Childe Hassam: American impressionist Source: Childe Hassam: American impressionist
“All attempts at law, all religion, all ethical norms might be nothing more than attempts by the weak to restrain the strong. Then, within the law, arise the new strong, who subvert the law for their own ends of power and family interest, leaving the old strong outside their circle to pursue the waiting possibilities which they call crime. The weak, the cowardly, the decent ones, live between these groups.” EndsMightLawStrongWaitingInterestGroupsCrimePossibilityWeakLeavingCirclesArisePursueDecentEthicalNormCowardly Book:Brute Orbits Source: Brute Orbits
“On Easter, the Pope asked for peace in the Middle East. There are two groups the Pope has to contend with - Jewish people and Muslims. They couldn't wait to hear his suggestions.” PeopleTwoWaitingGroupsMiddleEastMiddle EastPopeSuggestionsEaster Author:Conan O'Brien
“It's very difficult to speak to a large group of people these days and not offend someone. I know people walk around with their feelings on their shoulders waiting for you to say something - ahh - did you hear that? And they can't hear anything else you say. The PC police are out in force at all times.” PeopleKnowsFeelingsSpeakForceWaitingDifficultWalksGroupsPoliceShouldersAll TimeThese DaysWaiting For YouLarge Groups Author:Benjamin Carson
“An effective leader is willing to think about what's happening and how to understand what's going on. Facilitating flow and making others more conscious of it, the leader communicates an awareness of process to the group, making them more aware of their energies and options. One important principle is to keep track of who has not spoken. ... It's also important to notice when people do speak out but are not heard. Effective leaders practice patience, reminding themselves to wait and observe, remembering that there's always more going on in a group than we're consciously aware of.” PeopleThinkingImportantRememberEnergySpeakWaitingProcessLeadershipLeaderPrinciplesPracticeHeardGroupsAwarenessWillingHappeningsConsciousFlowTrackCommunicateRemindingSpeaks Out Author:Diane Dreher
“There is something about participating; it is almost my religion. If the world is still here in 100 years, people will know the importance of participating, not just being spectators. Millions of small groups around the world, that don't necessarily all agree with one another, are made up of people who are not just sitting back waiting for someone to do things for them. No one can prove anything, but of course if I didn't believe it had some kind of power, I wouldn't be trying to do it.” PeopleIfsKnowsWorldTryingYearsBelieveKindMadeStillsCoursesWaitingMillionsGroupsProveSittingImportanceAgreeAround The WorldJust BeingSpectatorsParticipatingSmall Groups Author:Pete Seeger