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<blockquote data-quote="New Leaf" data-source="post: 683343" data-attributes="member: 19522"><p>Oh boy can I relate, Nomad. I am still dealing with my twos choices, trying hard to rebuild myself. Some days are a bit rougher than others. It is like a chafing of the spirit, that raw feeling.</p><p>We all have our unique stories and are in different places along this journey. Different experiences, circumstances, family dynamics, it all factors in to how we are able to navigate the path, and be mindful of others in our responses.</p><p>I believe kindness, compassion and understanding build bridges, more so than thinking we have the "right" solution. I can be guilty of this, even posting when things are particularly difficult and not being mindful enough. I guess what I am trying to convey is that a lot of us are going through a roller coaster of emotions, so it is important to see the person and the intention behind the post and/or response. Maybe some will come across as harsh because of what they are dealing with at the time of responding. We are all on a very rough journey when it comes to our beloveds, the choices and consequences they suffer, and in turn <em>we suffer</em> and have to work through.</p><p>I am reflecting on this and I do agree that self monitoring is important. Maybe it boils down to longer posts on our own threads? I don't know. I guess for me, I like to write and can get carried away, especially when responding to posts that strike up old familiar feelings. Then, too, sometimes I wake up in the wee hours of the morning (like this morning 1:30 aaaarrrggghh) with so many thoughts about this journey. So, responding to posts is cathartic for me, <em>I am working through my own path, reflecting and writing to myself as well. </em>Thank you Copa, yes, self monitoring is important. Empathy, fellow feeling, trying to write with the other persons sensitivities and needs in mind. I really like the guidelines for posting in the PE forum, there are good suggestions there.</p><p>I am glad you stayed, Nomad, I think everyone here has so much to contribute. Each and every nuance and difference in personality and the stories shared make up a beautiful quilt to wrap us up in the warmth of fellowship and healing.</p><p>In the silence of the morning hours, I am thankful to be able to have this site to come to. Though I do not wish the challenges upon anyone that bring folks here, I see so much compassion in what is shared. </p><p>For me, that, above all else shines through.</p><p> It is a beacon of light in the darkest times.</p><p></p><p>(((HUGS)))</p><p>leafy</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="New Leaf, post: 683343, member: 19522"] Oh boy can I relate, Nomad. I am still dealing with my twos choices, trying hard to rebuild myself. Some days are a bit rougher than others. It is like a chafing of the spirit, that raw feeling. We all have our unique stories and are in different places along this journey. Different experiences, circumstances, family dynamics, it all factors in to how we are able to navigate the path, and be mindful of others in our responses. I believe kindness, compassion and understanding build bridges, more so than thinking we have the "right" solution. I can be guilty of this, even posting when things are particularly difficult and not being mindful enough. I guess what I am trying to convey is that a lot of us are going through a roller coaster of emotions, so it is important to see the person and the intention behind the post and/or response. Maybe some will come across as harsh because of what they are dealing with at the time of responding. We are all on a very rough journey when it comes to our beloveds, the choices and consequences they suffer, and in turn [I]we suffer[/I] and have to work through. I am reflecting on this and I do agree that self monitoring is important. Maybe it boils down to longer posts on our own threads? I don't know. I guess for me, I like to write and can get carried away, especially when responding to posts that strike up old familiar feelings. Then, too, sometimes I wake up in the wee hours of the morning (like this morning 1:30 aaaarrrggghh) with so many thoughts about this journey. So, responding to posts is cathartic for me, [I]I am working through my own path, reflecting and writing to myself as well. [/I]Thank you Copa, yes, self monitoring is important. Empathy, fellow feeling, trying to write with the other persons sensitivities and needs in mind. I really like the guidelines for posting in the PE forum, there are good suggestions there. I am glad you stayed, Nomad, I think everyone here has so much to contribute. Each and every nuance and difference in personality and the stories shared make up a beautiful quilt to wrap us up in the warmth of fellowship and healing. In the silence of the morning hours, I am thankful to be able to have this site to come to. Though I do not wish the challenges upon anyone that bring folks here, I see so much compassion in what is shared. For me, that, above all else shines through. It is a beacon of light in the darkest times. (((HUGS))) leafy [/QUOTE]
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