#Inner Doubt
Quotes tagged #Inner Doubt
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Turning Doubts into Lanterns of Progress
Lanterns burn brighter in procession. Teams that practice psychological safety—where candor is welcomed—learn faster because questions surface earlier and errors are shared data (Edmondson, 1999; Edmondson, 2018). A simple ritual helps: start meetings with a round of uncertainties and a request for one experiment per doubt. Over time, this builds communal proof that the group moved forward, not by hiding ambiguity, but by illuminating it. In that shared glow, Angelou’s imperative becomes culture: we carry our doubts as witnesses to our journey. [...]
Created on: 10/11/2025

When Compassion Speaks Louder Than Doubt
Yet compassion must endure beyond a single act. Psychologists warn of compassion fade and psychic numbing as numbers rise (Paul Slovic, 2007), while helpers risk burnout without boundaries. Therefore, making compassion louder includes tuning it wisely: start with one concrete person, set limits that protect steadiness, and pair care with systemic change so individual efforts are not swallowed by broken structures. Small wins—listening well, giving precisely, advocating locally—compound into durable hope. In the end, Tutu’s counsel becomes a rhythm: acknowledge doubt, train warm attention, choose actions that heal, and repeat. Over time, that rhythm turns into a voice strong enough to carry others—your doubts included—toward a more human future. [...]
Created on: 10/3/2025