In the course of conversation, talking, schmoozing, chit chatting, saying stuff, another phone call, a way to show you agree, statements to make, neutral statements, inflammatory statements, things to say to show you feel the same way, things not to say, thinking before you speak, swallowing insulting words, not spitting up vehemence, conversing to unite two into one, speech that fosters independence, linking me to you, giving me space, privacy, private territory, a closed gate, keeping secrets, not wanting to divulge personal information, having a fence around yourself, a protective encampment, guarding your riches, guarding your privacy, being in the public eye, not looking at the evil eye, having a hamsa in the palm of one's hand, averting one's eyes, not challenging, not demanding, letting someone know how you feel, but knowing that you cannot teach an old dog new tricks.
Trying to change the world starts with the acceptance that you cannot change it, but you can change your reaction to it.
The name Joel or Y'o-el in Hebrew means To Be Agreeable.
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