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Date Posted: 07:28:16 11/18/02 Mon
Author: livjoy
Subject: some thoughts
In reply to: Maize 's message, "Re: Hello Maize and Spirit Wind," on 08:13:19 11/09/02 Sat

The upshot that I have on forums is that they are fascinating instruments to bring together people from around the world. We have here an opportunity to play out all kinds of dramas, or not. People who are by nature trusting, get to learn about making boundaries for themselves without having to bump into these lesson-giving people again. It's all an illusion anyway, so why dwell on the drama? I figure that as long as I need to work on moving into unconditional love 24/7, that I will have plenty of opportunities to practice until one day, perhaps this very day, I will simply BE a manifestation of unconditional love with no fear or need to step off that state ever again.
As for me, I am hooked on forums of ideas, of having conversations that expand my thinking and awareness, and I am grateful that this internet web can provide this for me after all the years of wishing I had someone to talk with at this level. Now all I need to do is practice not being afraid of the judgement of others, no matter what that looks like. My opinion of your situation is that you can release it with love, knowing that you did good, even if it is not recognized by others. The law of personal responsibility states that the only person you can have any control over is your self, and so tis true for this other person. Hey, with friends like that, who needs enemies. Be grateful for the lesson and move on.
I am sure we have not met before, but no matter. All is good.

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[> [> [> [> [> [> more thoughts to this.... -- Angeleyes, 08:22:36 11/19/02 Tue

Maize, sad to hear about your bad experiences with forums. I am here to find people like you in particular, people who are not afraid to fully share. I know about the experiences Livjoy had, because I know her in person. We met on that board, and we became very good friends. Later on we also met in person. I am so very thankful for this! It was worth the trouble we had on the board. I found a good friend whom I will have for the rest of my life.

On a note: I donīt recognize your style of writing either, so I donīt think we have ever been on the same board.

Livjoy and I are looking for people who are over the superficial opinion that someone who has something interesting to share is arrogant or on an ego-trip. I donīt take things personal either, unless someone blames me directly or is offending. In that case I try to explain how I meant it, and if necessary, I simply leave. Some people donīt WANT to see the truth, so its better to go.

I too sound a little harsh sometimes. So far Livjoy was the only one who understood me.
If she is depressed and I come up with something that hits the nail, she looks at it from all aspects and either puts it aside for later use, or tries to work with it. No matter if it had hurt or not. She sees the message before she gets offended. If she feels attact, she lets me know and I apologize. I KNOW we canīt really offend each other, because we both know the other one is not here to hurt, but to present a different view to the matter.
This is a basis I would love to have with others as well. Unfortunatelly most people I know are either telling me I am arrogant, or they get personally offended, or they ignore me.
I also have people being jealous, because I too love my life, create my own happiness, and am not stuck in self-pity and negativity. Unhappy people just canīt stand it.*g*

It seems to be difficult to find people who are open enough to allow others their own point of view, and even their happiness. I like to get advice and input from others. Often enough I havenīt even thought in that direction someone else did, so his opinion was very helpful. At other times people cannot really help me to understand something, but then to type the question and thinking about can be helpful enough. It helps me to straighten the knots in my thoughts.

I hope you will get back to the old openess. I think there are people out there who will understand you the right way, who will like you as you are, reading your posts without personal judgement. At least I will do so.

Love and Light,
Angeleyes


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