Understanding is key

The Artdog Quote of the Week 

Understanding is the first step to trust. Trust is how we create bonds of peace that will not break. Trust, not bluster, not force of arms, not putting the other down or destroying them. Unfortunately, we have a long way to go, for that level of enlightenment.

IMAGE: Many thanks to BrainyQuote for this image and quote from Albert Einstein.

Artdog Quote of the Week: Don't Judge

Whoever we are, we need to remember that no one can completely know another person. We also can't make them think the way we want them to. Freedom of thought, speech, and religion involves respecting the other's freedom, too.

IMAGE: Thanks to the Dump-a-Day blog, for this quote and image.

Artdog Quote of the Week: What's Behind the Words?

Here's a good guideline for life . . . not to mention writing dialogue. :-)

How well are you listening?

IMAGE: Many thanks to my friend and fellow writer Lynette M. Burrows for sharing this quote, and to the Wisdom Facebook Page for posting it!