Women are supposed to be very calm generally: but women feel just as men feel; they need exercise for their faculties, and a field for their efforts as much as their brothers do; they suffer from too rigid a restraint, too absolute a stagnation, precisely as men would suffer, and it is narrow-minded in their more privileged fellow-creatures to say that they ought to confine themselves to making puddings and knitting stockings, to playing on the piano and embroidering bags. It is thoughtless to condemn them, or laugh at them, if they seek to do more or learn more than custom has pronounced necessary for their sex.Anonymous
About This Quote
When people are faced with powerful, sometimes dangerous events, the first instinct is to fixate on the positive. As soon as something happens, we naturally look for the silver lining. This is what serves us well when we are on our own, but it can be a handicap when we are in groups. Our tendency to focus on the positive is a natural part of our survival instincts.
When dealing with danger or life-threatening situations, it can be beneficial to focus on the negative. Focusing on the negative allows us to see what could go wrong and plan accordingly. Acknowledging our fears can help us prepare for future challenges.
It is only by acknowledging each potential danger that we are able to make an informed decision on how to proceed.
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