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    qualities that generous people share are they are Altruistic (give without expecting a return), they are Optimistic (view the world in a positive light), Trusting (trust what they are giving to is worthy), Energetic (they are energized by their giving), Leaders (they are not afraid to lead the battle for a cause). Summarise your original understanding of the discipline before the course started Prior to the course I understood the principle of generosity as being giving of your finances and your time but

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    for black americans. He became the predominant leader in the Civil Rights Movement to end racial segregation and discrimination in America during the 1950s and 1960s.The bus boycott was just one example of many situations where, under King’s influence, the civil rights movement gained attention and respect. He was greatly responsible for the passing of the Civil Rights Act and the Voting Rights Act for the Americans, both in the mid 1960s. Mother Teresa is another example of a hero because she helped

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    Here is the secret benefit of being a servant leader: I have observed various leadership styles in my experiences, which range from military life to corporate life. Over and over again I see the same pattern among those who are being lead. The leaders who tend to get more cooperation and motivation out of those they lead, are themselves hard workers who without hesitation will get into the trenches with their people. They know how to get down low with their people to accomplish the mission. They

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    further medical treatment. On the first anniversary of Mother Teresa's death, two nuns tied an oval medallion with a picture of Mother Teresa to her stomach, and she was cured. This could be seen as reliable evidence for life after death as Mother Teresa seemingly performed a miracle from beyond the grave. The family even took the step of converting to Christianity after her recovery in their conviction that this was reliable evidence. Mother Teresa is on the path to sainthood after this miracle and

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    of those who are not taught to read and write. We are the primary caretakers for most of the world’s children and elderly. Yet much of the work we do is not valued — not by economists, not by historians, not by popular culture, not by government leaders.” She uses statistics to show that although women do a great amount for this world, their work isn’t valued making them seem less important than their male counterparts. Continually, the second rhetorical device used to emphasize the importance of

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    The Meaning of Life Introduction The secular saint, like the hero saint, is motivated by love. While Augustine tells us that the hero saint is moved by love for God, the secular saint as the humanist thinkers of our modern age assert is moved by love for self and/or fellow man. Thus, love appears to be at the heart of the meaning of life. Throughout history love has been given many different names. For the pagan Greeks, there was eros (erotic or sexual love), agape (spiritual love), and phileos

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    being a leader require a specific amount of traits. To be a leader is the ability to gain the attention of your audience and become an idol to them. Being a leader can be tough, it takes perseverance, communication, and speak your mind when need be. Also responsibility, being able to own up if you’re wrong about something and not lead your group in the wrong direction. Leaders also never give up when it gets tough, because being a leader isn’t always going to be easy. That’s what makes a leader. Some

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    Minerva took it best of all of us. She said now she'd have even more time to spend with her family. Something in the way she looked at Manolo when she said that tells me there's trouble between them." - Maria Teresa, page 91. Minerva was so pressured to do womanly things, like be a mother and keep house, that she didn't even get upset when she didn't get her license to practice law. Minerva is normally strong-willed and will find a way to get what she wants. Minerva slapped Trujillo for being

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    Dennis Rodman is a basketball player who is known for his abnormal appearance. He dyes his hair multiple colors, has piercings, tattoos, and much more. He is also known for his friendship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Considering Kim promotes to children, teens, and adults to hate Americans, Dennis must have something special about him. Maybe it’s that Dennis is so much more unique then most people. It seems as society has made everyone similar, as if we’re all in a loop. If you don’t act

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    Princess Diana was an outstanding leader of her time. Throughout her life she accomplished so much and impacted so many lives. People all over the world were obsessed with Lady Di, just one of her many nicknames. She was an activist, a mother, a wife, a friend, a sister, and most importantly a strong female leader. At the young age of 19, Diana was married into the Royal family and began her life as a Princess. Through a tumultuous marriage to Prince Charles, Diana always put her best foot forward

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