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Butterfly22

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Re: If you could share one thing...?
« Reply #15 on: September 07, 2017, 09:39:21 PM »

Some great posts, I do think a lot about others situations as so easy to say "well I'd never do that" etc!
You just don't no! So don't judge.
Even if I smile as someone in the street and get nothing back or blanked I think you never no what's going on with that person today.
In a cruel world it's nice to be kind. 💕💕
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CLKD

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Re: If you could share one thing...?
« Reply #16 on: September 07, 2017, 09:41:03 PM »

It's a good thread but I'm too tired to responsd .......... give me time ;-)
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Sooby

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Re: If you could share one thing...?
« Reply #17 on: September 08, 2017, 07:29:29 AM »

Your responses are always worth waiting for CLKD.

Take as long as you need and type as much as you like.  ;)

Not taking others actions personally is a great skill Lil, sounds like you master it by feeling empathy and compassion for others.  :)
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babyjane

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« Reply #18 on: September 08, 2017, 08:46:25 AM »

Thank you for this thread and these posts.  I needed reminding of some of them.  Because of my upbringing I have a tendency to be a tad judgmental and expect the same from others that I would give.  thanks for the reminder.

What I want to share though, given later years and increase in life events, is to try to live for today and not struggle to see the bigger picture because it doesn't often turn out as you imagine and you waste time fretting and worrying.

And love your family whoever they are and whatever they do as you never know when they might not be there.

And don't wait and expect others to change.  If you can change your attitude to them you may find they change towards you and it can be liberating.

Sorry, that's three but I wanted to share them. It cost me a fair bit of time and money to get to these three but I am so glad I did  :)
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Sooby

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« Reply #19 on: September 08, 2017, 08:56:47 AM »

Ooow some wise words there Babyjane.

     And you are right about the challenge of enjoying the moment rather that stressing about what may or may not happen. It's not easy when we fear the impact of negative consequences but hugely beneficial if we can focus on what we have and be positive about the future.

Mohamed Ali used a great technique called Zones of proximity. Before a boxing match he didnt need to worry about loosing as the match hadn't begun yet, when he was in the ring he didn't need to worry as the bell hadn't rung yet, when the match began he didn't need to worry as his opponent hadn't thrown a punch yet. He used this mindset to remain calm and relaxed with a positive expectation of success. It certainly worked for him.  ;D
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CLKD

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Re: If you could share one thing...?
« Reply #20 on: September 08, 2017, 03:15:40 PM »

When ever I write a wedding celebration card I put on the bottom:

"Never go to sleep on an argument"

Also, although at ages from about 9-20, friends were important and I would get hurt if they didn't react as I needed them to, I realise now that friends come and go ......... that I need to realise that I am not the only pebble on the beach and that others have issues sometimes

 :thankyou: Sooby  :wub:
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Sooby

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Re: If you could share one thing...?
« Reply #21 on: September 08, 2017, 04:42:15 PM »

Its hard to take such an objective approach CLKD when we need something from others so badly. I sometimes think that the irony of that situation is that the more needy and demanding we are, the less others want to be with us or give us their time and attention.

Achieving your level of acceptance must be a very nice place to be CLKD ( though I'm guessing that when the chips are down, you get a lot of love and support from that fab hubby of yours ;))

I think we do sometimes put too much emphasis on what others think of us Trey and especially of those whos opinions don't really matter. So your wise words make a lot of sense.  :)

I love Caitlin Morans positive musings on life and particularly like the message to teenage girls

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EyDuG-gCX0k

If you don't know her stuff she wrote the comedy series Raised by wolves along with her sister and has a very creative and life affirming take on being female. Being funny, clever and female is a powerful combination.

Heres to the wisdom of women!  ;D 

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CLKD

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Re: If you could share one thing...?
« Reply #22 on: September 08, 2017, 04:43:45 PM »

Worrying about what others thought was important whilst growing up.  I was taught not to say anything if it wasn't going to be nice and to treat others as I wanted to be treated.

I had to stand back in order to protect my mental health.  Saying 'no' got easier ;-)

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Sooby

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« Reply #23 on: September 08, 2017, 05:13:32 PM »

Haha, 

    you two have just reminded me that  when I was little I was taught that "you can forgive a thief but you can never trust a liar" and that a hypocrite was the worst thing to be. Given that I was a very literal kid and that children tend to say what they see at the best of times, my commitment to the truth was lethal.

  And I always struggled with the concept of if you cant say anything nice....etc and answering honestly. So if I was asked " do you think I look fat?....... :o. Lol

  It was a huge relief for me and everyone else when I discovered that tact and diplomacy are not the same as a lie!

  It's a good feeling to be  confident in your beliefs but not to need to force them on others.  ;)
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Sooby

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« Reply #24 on: September 08, 2017, 06:02:09 PM »

But Lil do you think that sometimes we can become dogmatic and entrenched in our views as a response to how others present their views?

If others are open minded and respectful it's much easier to be open minded and respectful to others.

Having said that, I do think that I perhaps swing too far the other way. Recently some Jehovah's Witnesses called and despite being very clear that I didn't share their beliefs I was so open minded, respectful and non judgmental they didn't quite know what to say. Lol

In fact I would go so far as to say that one of them may even have been pondering on my take on the world as an alternative to theirs. :rofl:    OH was just flitting round in the background smirking and rolling his eyes. When the J.W's had left he just shook his head and said "It's them I feel sorry for, they were expecting either polite embarrassment or hostile abuse and instead they get you killing em with kindness with you charm offensive" Lol 
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Butterfly22

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Re: If you could share one thing...?
« Reply #25 on: September 08, 2017, 06:22:14 PM »

Haha that's funny, I no what you mean but I'm quite firm if I believe in something.
I think that's why I changed my thinking as I thought I'm right everyone else is wrong but I do try and see things from other views. Xx
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Sooby

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« Reply #26 on: September 09, 2017, 07:44:20 AM »

I think there is a skill to really listening though, would you agree Trey? Its not about just staying quiet and thinking about what you are going to say next. Its about focusing on the other person, the words that they choose and their body language. I guess in medicine that it is very important but I agree that this is another valuable lesson for life.

Your observations as a nurse reminded me of a poem that my god father taught me as a little girl Trey,

A wise old owl lived in an oak,
The more he saw the less he spoke,
The less he spoke,
The more he heard,
Why can't we be like that wise old bird?

Well there's some wise old birds on this forum thats for sure!

Thanks for all your pearls of wisdom ladies.  :)
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Ju Ju

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Re: If you could share one thing...?
« Reply #27 on: September 09, 2017, 01:51:26 PM »

Sooty, you said I could share more!

Learning to be fully present when listening, so that a person feels really heard, is a skill that needs practice, but anyone can acquire once they understand what it means. Not interrupting, bringing attention to yourself, eyes not glazing over etc.

Now other things I can share.

Sometimes people treat you badly without obvious provocation or react out of all proportion to something you have said or done or reading something into what you have said that was not implied or intended. That's because they are reacting to past pain not the present. We all do this sometimes, but sometimes you find you have to tread very carefully with some people. Some people seem to be looking for an argument. It is not personal; it is about them and the bad place they are in. It helps to understand this so you don't feel undermined. It helps to understand the background of any abusive behaviour for your own sake, but there is never any excuse for abusive behaviour.

Unconditional love does not mean that you should tolerate abuse/bad behaviour. With a child, you have to make it clear that being cross about behaviour does not mean withdrawing love. It's the behaviour you don't like, but the child you love whatever. It's the same with adult relationships, but in cases of really abusive behaviour you have to remove yourself. Love from a distance.

It is not selfish to look after your needs first, as then you are more able to look after others. If you can love yourself unconditionally, without that awful judgemental voice, then it is easier to give and to be open to receiving love.

And life becomes more simple and less stressful. ❤️ To you all!
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Sooby

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« Reply #28 on: September 09, 2017, 05:58:32 PM »

Thanks for that Ju ju,

        some very astute observations and insightful comments.

         I do think that you are right about the conclusions and assumptions that people make is a reflection of their state of mind but I must confess that I am not as good at loving those that behave badly towards me as you are.  :)

          I dont get worked up or bare grudges but I do tend to find that my feelings for them diminish and I tend to move on. I admire people like yourself who can continue to feel love from a distance.
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Wrensong

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Re: If you could share one thing...?
« Reply #29 on: September 09, 2017, 06:10:10 PM »

Great thread!  Thought provoking & interesting.  Lovely to read so much wisdom.  Great post Ju Ju.  Thanks everyone.  :)
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