A.I.A. Plumtree Productions Ms. Ruys is a former Peace Corps volunteer and has devoted a great deal of her time and energy to studying the phenomenon of discrimination and ways to overcome it. The Value of Diversity Ms. Ruys emphasized that change is difficult, expecially for those who don't see any reason for it. She suggested that we think about why we value diversity in order to motivate ourselves to take steps that can seem difficult. Diversity of hues, form and shape, enricheth and adorneth the garden, and heightenth the effect thereof. Win-Lose relationships limit the development of individuals, limit relationships, friendships, and partnerships, and limit the accurate flow of perception and information.
Anger is like steam.
It is a natural reaction to injustice. If suppressed it just builds up and can erupt at the first weak spot. It can be released in non-destructive ways, and can be channeled to produce gerat energy for change. Most people who are traditionally more powerful are unaware. The initial reaction to growing awareness is painful.