Fight for what is Right

[timdrakeothy-deactivated2022031]

hot take: ‘chivalry’ is fine as long as it’s adapted to 21st century values. if you are a male, you SHOULD be aware that your female friends face certain issues that you as a male dont. acting on that awareness in a way that keeps your female friends safe, isn’t a bad thing.

like… opening doors isn’t rly chivalrous when it’s just a thing you ought to do for everyone. but real 21st century chivalry might be, like, standing between your female friend and the guy that’s trying to get her drunk, or offering to walk her home when it’s late.

if the ‘chivalry’ inconveniences everyone involved and you’re just doing it for your over-inflated male ego — ie, “no you’re the girl here, you HAVE to let me hold this door for you and do all these things for you even when you can do it yourself and im just slowing you down” — then it’s just outdated misogyny.

[wanderingquill]

Chivalry was literally designed to make nobles aware of their power and influence so they don’t unintentionally harm people when trying to do their job of leading and protecting people. Modern chivalry should carry on that sentiment of men and white people becoming aware of their own power of privilege and influence to help and protect the lives of their peers.

*Not to inflate their egos, but because it’s the good thing to do and makes the world a better place to be.

[elfwreck]

Chivalry, at its core, involves being helpful to people who don’t have your advantages. 

It involved generosity and protecting those weaker than oneself: including opening doors when doors were made of badly fit heavy wood and often got stuck,and women, especially undernourished exhausted-from-childcare women, had a harder time opening them. It involved not lying, and following through on your promises. (A guy who is consistently late with the accounting reports, which delays the whole team, is not dedicated to chivalry, no matter how polite he is on a date.) 

Chivalry is a code of ethics that involves dedicating one’s strength and skills in service to others; it’s not based on gender roles. 

[galactic-polywag]

Chivalry is a code of ethics that involves dedicating one’s strength and skills in service to others; it’s not based on gender roles.

[timdrakeothy-deactivated2022031]

hot take: ‘chivalry’ is fine as long as it’s adapted to 21st century values. if you are a male, you SHOULD be aware that your female friends face certain issues that you as a male dont. acting on that awareness in a way that keeps your female friends safe, isn’t a bad thing.

like… opening doors isn’t rly chivalrous when it’s just a thing you ought to do for everyone. but real 21st century chivalry might be, like, standing between your female friend and the guy that’s trying to get her drunk, or offering to walk her home when it’s late.

if the ‘chivalry’ inconveniences everyone involved and you’re just doing it for your over-inflated male ego — ie, “no you’re the girl here, you HAVE to let me hold this door for you and do all these things for you even when you can do it yourself and im just slowing you down” — then it’s just outdated misogyny.

[bodhimcbodeface]

Broke: We can’t make the world suck less, so just be kind.

Woke: Every time we’re kind, we make the world suck less.

[chivalrysuggestions]

Be bold, be brave, be badass. You’ve got too much fight in you to be any less.

[not-hard-to-love]

[chivalrysuggestions]

Abstain from making negative comments or wishing harm/death upon yourself. Recovery is aided by clearing your mind of negativity.

[thegoodvybe]

[chivalrysuggestions]

Do not indulge yourself in needless pessimism or cruelty, for it will only drag you further from the light. Instead, act selflessly and hold your head high, and be a beacon unto others.

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[lyricvl]

[chivalrysuggestions]

Enjoy the moments of peace as much as you can, so that in times of difficulty you don’t forget what it is you fight for.

[chivalrysuggestions]

Do something kind today. Plant that little seed of kindness and watch it grow in the hearts of others.

[chivalrysuggestions]

Making mistakes is what makes us human, the important thing is that we must always learn from them and better ourselves. You are allowed to make mistakes, but do not let such mistakes define you.

[vampireapologist-archive-deacti]

Being a good person is a choice. Don’t let people fool you into believing that truly good people never have bad thoughts, are never tempted by the easier path, by the low road, never mess up or act out selfishly. Never believe a person can be good without making a conscious effort.

Every single time you do something good, you’ve made a decision to make the world a little brighter.

Goodness is not an inherent trait, it is a choice. Keep making it! I see you, I’m proud of you, and I’m rooting for you!

[chivalrysuggestions]

Look to yesterday in reverence; you have bravely fought through and survived every one of your worst days. You are stronger than you may have thought.

Shine brightly today; do your best here in the present and celebrate even the smallest of your accomplishments. Your happiness is well-deserved.

Have faith in tomorrow; the sun shall rise yet again and it’s light will bring with it the hope of a new day. Things will get better.

[chivalrysuggestions]

Defend those close to you, but do not be afraid to speak out against them if they act wickedly. Malice should not be tolerated from others, regardless of your relation to them.

[chivalrysuggestions]

Show kindness to children and guide them down the right path. They view the world in a light that must not be dulled and their hearts hold the power to one day rise to the greatest heights.