#resiliencechat Archive
Co-moderated by Dr. Robert Martinez and Sara Truebridge, #resiliencechat focuses on promoting resilience amongst educators and students.
Monday June 6, 2016
10:00 PM EDT
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Hi, ! It's me, Bill Ivey, Middle School Dean at .
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Welcome from NYC!!! Glad to have you here! (I am originally from Upstate NY)
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YAY!! I have missed you, Bill!! Glad to see you here at . I believe my Tweets are coming through!
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Hi Thomas! Nice to see you again! Hope all is well!
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Dot here from Upsate New York! Good evening all!
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Good evening to you, Dorothy! Wonderful to have you here at --as always!
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Tonight's topic: What Can We Learn About Resilience from Muhammad Ali?
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This is Kitty in California
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Hi Kitty! Always great to have you here at !
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Tidbit: The 6 core principles that Ali adhered to are: Confidence; Conviction; Dedication; Giving; Respect; Spirituality
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Q1: What is your favorite memory of Muhammad Ali?
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Q1: What is your favorite memory of Muhammad Ali?
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A1. Since I actually haven't seen much of Ali. I have seen that interview where he said his famous "Float Like a Butterfliy"
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A1: He was unapologetically Black.
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A1: Any moment when he stood up against injustice whether it was in the U.S. or abroad
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A1 He taught me about the courage it takes to stick to one's convictions, led me to build a conscientious objector file.
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Ali also refused to back down from his beliefs,even after losing his title and forbidden to fight for 3 yrs.Never Back Down.
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Oh...by the way: I'm Marcy, teacher, from CT.
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A1 "My conscience won't let me go shoot my brother or some poor hungry people..Shoot them for what?..Just take me to jail"
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Yup!! Good thing to always remember and what a role model he was with this belief!
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https://t.co/sZvVCjpPL2
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Ali also refused to back down from his beliefs,even after losing his title and forbidden to fight for 3 yrs.Never Back Down.
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Forgot my intro: Thoas Mision, PreserviceT College Student from MN
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Love it! He was such an influence in this aspect.
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Since I dont follow sports much, is there as much conviction from present sports figures despite danger of losing spotlite?
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Always great to have you here!
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Thank you! I'm usually asleep at this time. LOL! Good to be participating this evening. :)
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Glad to have you tapping into YOUR resilience. ;)
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Q2: Muhammad Ali was great in many ways. What way stands out the most for you and why?
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DEFINITELY!!!! He's our man!!!
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A2: That he stood up for his faith.
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Thank you. I appreciate you offering and leading . Offers a positive start to my week.
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WHOA! Just read a bit of what you sent. So sorry to hear about this. The Arts is SO impt in education!!!
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And unapologetically Muslim.
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A2: The fact that Ali used his platform as an athlete as a vehicle for addressing social injustice at home and abroad.
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I would say some athletes who have come out as LGBT were taking a pretty huge risk.
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A2: I loved his confidence. He taught us that believing we are great is half the battle
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And I so appreciate you finding us and joining in! We always have a great group here on and welcome Newbies!
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Yeah, was surprised too HS Theater is a HUGE part of my old HS,dunno why this is happening suddenly
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I was thinking the exact same thing. Also athletes speaking out re: concussions and head injuries
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A2 For me, it was the willingness to live by his convictions whatever others might think.
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A2: He was a man who possessed immense courage.
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Matt, Hist Ts, SoCal...so many great memories, but '96 Ali lighting the Olympic torch... Strength,courage, defiance,heart
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Anyway back to chat. A2. He was an indomitable figure, to the point that even I know& respect him despite not following Bxng
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YES!!! This was a great moment!!! Good to have you here at , Matt!
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Now to get at a question directed at Ali and resilience...
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Q3: Muhammad Ali tapped his resilience in many ways. Can you ID some ways you saw him tap into his resilience?
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A2: His swagger was sick!! He had lyrics, rhymes, & anecdotes that he used to celebrate himself! That's hot!
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In doing so, he showed every1 he was more than just his Boxing skills. He was intelligent and wise
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He had swagger before we even called it swagger!
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...and with an incredible heart and sense of humor!
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A3: Withstanding the wrath of White *and* Black people when he opposed the draft. Having to move to Canada.
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Q2 Epitomized right of Black men internationally 2 speak up for rights & convictions. Was once best known person on planet
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I'll look forward to seeing this!
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Love that he was so well known and respected for more than boxing!
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"No dumb jock over here" where was concerned. He was on the pulse of America's ugly. https://t.co/Q1pnogFf7V
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In doing so, he showed every1 he was more than just his Boxing skills. He was intelligent and wise
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A3. His long battle w/ Parkinson's for 30+ yrs. He never gave up
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Yes, he was a great role model for all with health challenges.
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A3 Just learning to box takes more resilience than I have; let alone all the other stuff he did!!
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DITTO!!! I couldn't agree more!!
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Exactly!! His showmanship was bar none! He knew he was the greatest. He felt that deep down in him! https://t.co/wWVnMFA63j
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He had swagger before we even called it swagger!
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A3. As well, despite losing evrything after his conscientious objection,he kept going, spoke out more. Made himself heard
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YES!! I loved this and it was kept such a secret until the very end.
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Q4: Have you talked about Ali's life and passing in your school, class or among your friends? How or what was said?
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Q4--a variation: Did you or your class do anything special after hearing about Muhammad Ali's passing?
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He realized that he had a narrative that SHOULD NOT be thrown away.So he spoke. Thats resilience rite there
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A4: Not really. On the other hand, a lot amongst my family. There are many collective memories amongst us re: .
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Giving voice,
especially if unpopular, is a true tapping of one's resilience!
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A4--variation: No to this as well.
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A4. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to do anything w/ the class. Mite try nxt school yr
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A4 I posted a longer version of the quote on my facebook page & it was shared 54 times. And w/some SS as example of ldrship.
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A1: He taught me to stand up for your beliefs. Be strong in your convictions. Never be ashamed to stand up for your rights.
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A4: ,2 other colleagues, & I began co-planning lessons via a group chat straightaway!
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A4: and I want to plan a special lesson so we are planning it now, didn't want to rush it
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A4 My school is out and we had a health emergency in my family (now settling out okay), so... less attention than deserved.
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A2: Be bold, Be brave. Be you! Always!
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A3: He always remained true. He always took the high road.
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Keep us posted on what you end up doing.
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A4: I do want ss to understand that whatever career they choose, they should never forget to advocate for the less fortunate
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It would be interesting because I bet some students don't know as much as they should about this great man.
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My understanding was also incomplete @ the time, plus their last dy of school, so was busy
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I love Jane Fonda, too, but Muhammed Ali also took a lot of mess from a lot of whites...
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I think I could do my 10 min meeting w/ them on Ali now, tho. Now that I delvedmore in his ideas
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Q5 coming up around the bend...
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tbh tho, my bud's one of my more prog.friends,which was why the post surprised me
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Q5: Ali identified 6 core principles that guided his life. What are some principles that you would say guide yours?
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Always interesting to learn more about our friends, isn't it?
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Understood. That can happen. I've probably done it to people myself. :-(
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Ahh, I understand tho,he has a dislike for the Sports culture of US. Like me.
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but it doesnt usually blind me XD
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There's a reason I mostly follow women's sports, especially basketball.
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A4: Sent an email to staff, but might use some inspiration to open the year.
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Yes, there is an "underbelly" to the sports culture but there are also good points.
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A5. I usually live by "Great Power There Must Also Come Great Responsibilities"
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Glad to hear you follow women't sports! More people should!
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A5: honesty, integrity, compassion, understanding, justice.
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Great principles to live by!
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A5 And Great Power = Great Power to control how we act/react towards the world(Ppl, included).Thats our great responsibility
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Spider-Man reference ftw! XD
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Yes. I am delving more and more into the distinction b/t reacting and responding.
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A5. Also that opening your mind to understand others can lead to freedom of others from bigotry
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It's not easy but it's worth it. Justice is the hard one. Not everyone you meet feels the same.
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A5 I try to make respect/love drive everything I do - believe each person is unique/special, but no better than anyone else.
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Q6: Do you have any favorite quotes from Muhammad Ali?
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TOUCHE! I am right there with you in your principles.
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That's an understatement! ;)
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A5: Loyalty, dependability, commitment, dedication, courage...
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All so very admirable and important!
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Thank you for sharing this.
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A6. Ali's reasoning w/ his refusal to fight in Vietnam. Coming from a former Spanish/US territory, i connected w/his words
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Q6: Any favorite quotes of Ali's?
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A6 "Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth."
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Yes, I love this quote and will be using a lot!
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Thank you. What are yours?
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Im from Philippines, for further clarification
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A6 I remember this from growing up: "Cassius Clay is a name that white people gave to my slave master..." Loved resistance.
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I came across this quote today while planning a stewardship campaign. Love it!
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A5 Loyalty, love,hard work, resistance,recognizing value of historic & economic knowledge, appreciating people in the moment
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love, compassion, service, respect, beauty, and resilience--of course ;)
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A6: “He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life.”
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Q7: What will you do tomorrow as a result of tonight?
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As a country whose history was robbed/raped by Spain & then robbed of autonomy by US, his words on Vietnam rings even today
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A7 I'll be happy I made it, & for the support found here. I'll be thinking about finding the courage of one's convictions.
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I'll try to do something for nxt year about Ali. Might take a couple of days to do in-class,but worth trying
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A7: Stand more firmly in my convictions.
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Thanks so much to all for participating in tonight! Great chat! You are all great champions!
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Thank you, and everyone on . Glad I stayed up for this. Be well, everyone!
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A7: I will make the phone call that I am terrified to make.
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...and we are always glad you stay up for ! Your participation and contributions are always great!
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Thank YOU for leading this very inspirational and motivational and supportive chat! https://t.co/G5ossdG2B1
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Thanks so much to all for participating in tonight! Great chat! You are all great champions!
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Whoa...good for you!!! Love to know that inspired you so!
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Thank you ! Sorry I was in and out. A campaign in my head wanting out.
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