In the realm of mindful leadership I’m often emphasizing the need to stay open, relaxed, and curious as essential attitudes toward envisioning, collaboration and problem solving. Even though Connect To Your Pain, and Connect To The Pain Of Others are two of the Seven Practices of a Mindful Leader (from my book), I don’t feel as though I’ve ever fully taken on these practices when it comes to my own attitudes, assumptions, and actions in relation to diversity, equity, and racism. Show
I recently stumbled across the phrase, “if there is no struggle, there is no progress.” When it comes to changing deeply embedded beliefs and long-term systems of bias and racism, real progress, real change internally and systemically requires heartbreak, pain, upset, and lots of struggle. This phrase “if there is no struggle, there is no progress” is embedded in a speech given by Frederick Douglass in 1857. His life is amazing and inspiring. Frederick Douglass was born into slavery in Maryland in 1817. He became a leading writer, statesman, and abolitionist. In 1872 he was the first African American to be nominated for vice-president of the United States. Here is a portion of a speech he gave on August 3, 1857: “Let me give you a word of the philosophy of reform. The whole history of the progress of human liberty shows that all concessions yet made to her august claims have been born of earnest struggle. The conflict has been exciting, agitating, all-absorbing, and for the time being, putting all other tumults to silence. It must do this or it does nothing. If there is no struggle there is no progress. Those who profess to favor freedom and yet deprecate agitation are men who want crops without plowing up the ground; they want rain without thunder and lightning. They want the ocean without the awful roar of its many waters.” The origin of the word “struggle” is to stumble and wrestle. The root of the word “solutions” is to loosen, untie, to dissolve. It takes a good deal of stumbling and wrestling to find a way to loosen and untie our own attitudes, and dissolve and shift our mental models – this is true in our individual search for freedom as well as in the search for racial freedom which has lasted for generations, the result of lifetimes of greed, hatred, and delusion. Right now, many of us are stumbling and wrestling, feeling pain and heartbreak. It feels important to not move too quickly away from the pain and struggle toward solutions. These issues don’t have quick or easy fixes. It feels critical to work on loosening, untying, and dissolving our deeply held assumptions and beliefs, to really examine our conscious and unconscious models about ourselves, and to consider where we put our attention, and the actions we take to shift the systems that our individual and collective beliefs support and create. Frederick Douglass put it another way: “Those who profess to favor freedom and yet deprecate agitation are men who want crops without plowing up the ground; they want rain without thunder and lightning. They want the ocean without the awful roar of its many waters.” In this paragraph, I see a list of practices that provide a path toward finding greater internal freedom, as well as greater freedom in the struggle for a more equal and just world. Plowing the ground: mindfulness practice and meditation practice begin with plowing the ground of our beliefs and assumptions about ourselves and the world. This means turning over the comfortable, well-worn soil of our thinking and emotions. Often the top layers are hardened and crusty, like earth that has been untended for a long time. Plowing them under is hard; a struggle. It’s not clear what we will find when we look more deeply. This plowing process I see as a combination of meditation, listening, inquiring, and allowing our hearts to soften. Rain without thunder and lighting: real change and sustainable freedom requires us to listen, to be surprised, and at times frightened and shaken by the thunder and lightning that accompanies shifting from being comfortably asleep to waking up to the terrible injustices being perpetrated on people of color. This is the practice of moving outside of our comfort zones, to bear witness, and to open to what’s possible. The awful roar: hearing and responding to the pains and injustices of the world can be painful and heartbreaking. We are called to open ourselves and our hearts to the painful roar of people who’ve been calling out for centuries. It also means listening to the roar of possibility, care, and compassion. We find ourselves living in extraordinary times. There is so much pain and so much possibility. But it is through this very struggle, as Douglass so wisely said, that we can realize true progress, individually and collectively. There are so many important resources on this topic. I’ve compiled a few of those here: Resources for Racial Justice. Here’s a poem that was published on the cover of last week’s New York Times Book Review… Weather, by Claudia Rankine On a scrap of paper in the archive is written In extremis, I can’t breathe gives way to asphyxiation, to giving up this world,and then mama, called to, a call to protest, fire, glass, say their names, saytheir names, white silence equals violence, the violence of again, a militarized police force teargassing, bullets ricochet, and civil unrest taking it, burning it down. Whatever contracts keep us social compel us now to disorder the disorder. Peace. We’re out to repair the future. There’s an umbrella by the door, not for yesterday but for the weather that’s here. I say weather but I mean a form of governing that deals out death and names it living. I say weather but I mean a November that won’t be held off. This time nothing, no one forgotten. We are here for the stormthat’s storming because what’s taken matters.
Source: CBSE Question Bank 2021. These questions for class 10 English from NCERT Footprint without feet are important for students. All the lessons of ‘First Flight’ have already been uploaded on the website. The Triumph of Surgery Extra Questions are based on the new pattern introduced by CBSE under the new education policy. Follow Homework Help By RG for an easy Hindi explanation of class 10 literature and grammar questions. A Triumph of Surgery Question Bank | Class 10 Extract based Multiple Choice Questions(A) The entire staff was roused and maids rushed in and out bringing his day bed, his night bed, favourite cushions, toys and rubber rings, breakfast bowl, lunch bowl, and supper bowl. Realising that my car would never hold all the stuff, I started to drive away. As I moved off, Mrs Pumphrey, with a despairing cry, threw an armful of the little coats through the window. I looked in the mirror before I turned the corner of the drive; everybody was in tears. Out on the road, I glanced down at the pathetic little animal gasping on the seat by my side. I patted the head and Tricki made a brave effort to wag his tail. “Poor old lad,” I said. “You haven’t a kick in you but I think I know a cure for you.” i What might the atmosphere of the household in the above extract signify?a) Mrs Pumphrey’s status in society is reflected in Tricki’s lifestyle.b) The staff’s love for Tricki, which matched that of Mrs Pumphreyc) The grand life of comforts and luxuries that Tricki enjoyed. d) Mrs Pumphrey’s indulgence and anxiety acted upon by the staff. ii Given below are emoticons reflecting various expressions and reactions. Choose the option that correctly describes the narrator’s mindset in the given extract.  a) Options (i) and (iii)b) Options (ii) and (iv)c) Options (iii) and (v) d) Options (ii) and (v) iii Given below are some well-known quotes shared by the staff to console Mrs Pumphrey, after Tricki’s departure. a) Option (i)b) Option (ii)c) Option (iii) d) Option (iv) iv As the extract indicates, Mrs Pumphrey indulged Tricki and bought him many things. Choose the option that best describes the kinds of advertisement/s that seem likely to persuade Mrs Pumphrey to buy something for Tricki.(i) Statistics Appeal – Such advertisements use facts and data to convince consumers to buy products.(ii) Scarcity Appeal – Such advertisements create a feeling of exclusivity and are often used to convince people to take advantage of a sale or limited period offer.(iii) Personal Appeal – Such advertisements focus on evoking emotions to convince consumers and often relate to family or other interpersonal interactions.(iv) Fear Appeal – Such advertisements focus on inspiring some kind of fear to convinceconsumers to take action to avoid certain negative or undesirable consequences.a) Options (i), (ii) and (iv)b) Options (iii) and (iv)c) Options (i), (iii) and (iv) d) Option (ii) only IMPORTANT TIP: Why waste time searching each question individually? We have a better alternative for you. There is a special discount for students to buy this Sample Paper where you can get more than 10 sample papers and previous year’s papers, practice papers and much more. By spending a few rupees you will find a better direction to score more marks in exams. It’s almost equal to a movie ticket or a pizza. v The narrator describes Tricki as a “pathetic little animal”. The use of the word ‘pathetic’ indicates that the narratora) was very fond of Tricki.b) thought Tricki was contemptible.c) pitied Tricki’s condition. d) believed Tricki’s health was deteriorating. Answer Key for MCQ (A)i – dii – biii – div – b v – c Triumph of Surgery Extra Questions | CBSE Question Bank Answer Key | MCQ of Triumph of SurgeryTriumph of surgery
Statement I – It highlights the kind of comforts and luxuries that Tricki was used to at home.Statement II – It brings out a contrast between Tricki and Mrs Pumphrey’s state of being.Statement III – It reflects that Tricki was happier at the surgery, and loved being with other dogs. Statement IV – It shows Tricki’s journey with his peers at the surgery, and documents his recovery. a) Statements I and IIb) Statements III and IVc) Statements I and III d) Statements II and IV ii What does the reference to Tricki as a “silky little object” signify?a) Tricki was a very small and rather pampered dog.b) Tricki was comfortably attired in fine silks and warm coats.c) Unlike the other dogs, Tricki had lived in the lap of luxury with care and grooming. d) The narrator’s mockery of Tricki’s life and treatment with Mrs Pumphrey. iii Why does the narrator describe being “tramped on and squashed” as joys?a) To suggest the irony about the strange ways of dogs.b) To mention the simple pleasures of canine life.c) To compare it to Tricki’s earlier play-time at the house. d) To direct attention towards Tricki’s successful recovery. iv “All the while, Mrs Pumphrey hovered anxiously in the background”. Given below are different types of pet parenting styles described in Country Living, an e-magazine. Choose the option that best reflects the kind of pet owner Mrs Pumphrey was.(i) Traffic Light pet owners have a healthy balance of rules and freedom and give clear and consistent signals for ‘yes’ and ‘no’.(ii) Entranced pet owners have the best intentions, but as soon as their pet locks eyes with them and gives their command, they are at their pet’s beck and call.(iii) The Goose pet owners go all-out in protecting their pet. They often limit their time away from their pet, especially puppies.(iv) The Baggage Handler pet owners love being close to their pets and going on adventures together. They are always mindful of the pet’s comfort and security.a) Option (i)b) Option (ii)c) Option (iii d) Option (iv) v Pick the option that reveals Tricki’s characteristics in the context of ‘fighting like a tiger for his share at mealtimes and hunting rats in the old henhouse at night.’1) selfish2) happy3) greedy4) confident5) sturdy 6) cruel a) 2,4 and 5b) Only 2c) 1 and 5 d) 3,4 and 6 What is Fact or Opinion Multiple Choice Question | CBSE Class 10 Answer Key for MCQ (B)i – dii – ciii – biv – b v – a The Triumph of Surgery Short Question Answers | Class 10 Competency-Based Questions Footprint Without FeetQ10 Answer in 20-30 words ii “I was really worried about Tricki this time.” Comment on the writer’s choice of beginning the story in this manner. What purpose does it serve? iii Do you think the narrator’s decision to not reveal the actual treatment to Mrs Pumphrey was unprofessional? Justify your stance. iv “Tricki’s only fault was greed”, says the narrator. What might be Mrs? Pumphrey’s “only fault”? Triumph of Surgery Extra Questions Class 10Q11 Answer in 40-50 words ii ‘Privilege often confuses actual needs for perceived ones.’ Evaluate this statement with reference to Mrs Pumphrey. iii Imagine Mrs Pumphrey came to know how Tricki was actually treated. Write a brief note to the narrator on her behalf. You may begin this way:Dear Mr HerriotI recently met Mrs Mallard when she brought her Pixie to visit dear Tricki. I spoke to her about the great triumph of surgery that had brought him back to me. Imagine my surprise when she told me how mistaken I was! I am writing to you to share……(continue)……… ANS: Dear Mr Harriot,I recently met Mrs Mallard when she brought her Pixie to visit dear Tricki. I spoke to her about the great triumph of surgery that had brought him back to me. Imagine my surprise, when she told me how mistaken I was. I am writing to you to share that I am full of guilt and regret for my mistakes. My little Tricki had to suffer because of my ignorance and over possessiveness. You had warned me earlier also but I did not take your words seriously. You did it right by hiding the secrets from me. Still, I would call it a triumph of surgery but a natural surgery.thank you, Mrs Pumphrey Triumph of Surgery Question Bank | Question Bank Long Questions Class 10Q12 Answer in 100-120 words (beyond text and across texts) b) How would he evaluate it in comparison to his home experience? ANS: (a) Tricki might share that he gets less to eat at the surgery but he feels more energetic there. He has to fight with other dogs to grab his share of the meal. Though his mates kick him and bowl him over, he loves and enjoys their company. He might say that he is getting to be quite stronger at the surgery. (b) He would evaluate from Tricki’s experience that overprotectiveness and overeating without exercise can make anyone unhealthy. We must understand that life is not about eating all the time. Besides every discomfort does not need medicine or surgery. Lifestyle disorders can be treated with the right routine and eating habits. He might conclude from Tricki’s experience that richness does not guarantee health and happiness. ii Mrs Pumphrey and Dr Herriot have been invited to speak at a community pet adoption drive. There were some differences in Mrs Pumphrey and Dr Herriot’s notions of responsibility and experiences of keeping a pet. As a reporter for the local pet magazine, write an article recording and comparing their perspectives. Don’t forget to give it an interesting title. Other Interesting Titles for this answer- Community pet adoption drive, Adoptathon, Rich vs Poor Pet, Paws for a cause iii Imagine that Walt Whitman shares his poem ‘Animals’ in response to Dr Herriot’s narration of Tricki’s story. Walt’s poem has compelled me to think again about my experience with Tricki and Mrs Pumphrey. All those materialistic playthings are useless in front of the natural habitat and mates of animals. Mrs Pumphrey does not feel happy and satisfied even after offering heavy privileges to her pet dog. It made the dog ill. Still, he did not weep about his condition. Animals do not aspire for material things. They are calm and self-sufficient. Tricki was happy and healthy without any fancy toys, clothes, food or wine. Mrs Pumphrey exemplifies that the life of humans is full of stress, depression, anxiety and unhappiness. Like Walt Witman, I, too, wish to live with animals in their natural surroundings. |
Where there is no struggle there is no strength in what way is this quote relevant to the events of the story?
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