tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737171414539417086.post2343341010009929414..comments2023-04-09T03:30:27.239-07:00Comments on The Sugar Mattress: I owe someone an apology.Krystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16773319872530192429noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737171414539417086.post-84031748035377375932012-12-16T07:50:06.466-08:002012-12-16T07:50:06.466-08:00Trying to remind myself that they need love and co...Trying to remind myself that they need love and compassion is the hardest part of my personal journey. Of course I know they do, but then that judgmental asshole part of my brain pipes in and says "then they should bloody well act like they want love and compassion!" I need an attitude adjustment. lol Krystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16773319872530192429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737171414539417086.post-78762899782999827892012-12-16T07:47:01.391-08:002012-12-16T07:47:01.391-08:00Thanks :) I am working *constantly* for that part...Thanks :) I am working *constantly* for that particular lesson to sink in. lolKrystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16773319872530192429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737171414539417086.post-29860532379875711942012-12-15T22:25:00.350-08:002012-12-15T22:25:00.350-08:00I have a few people in my family that are exactly ...I have a few people in my family that are exactly the same. I have learned to hold my tongue, and see them for what they really are - brainwashed members of society. I now simply feel bad for them, because they live their lives in such a way that I find pitiful. Yes, I'm being judgmental in saying that. No, I'm not saying it in a hostile voice. I truly do feel sorry for them - that they will never be able to think outside of the box, because their heads are stuck in narrow tunnels. It helps me when I see them post political propaganda or anti-blah-blah-blah on Facebook or hear them harp about their religious views during family reunions. They are just damaged people who need love and compassion just like the rest of us. ;-)Raehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02699992830085462792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737171414539417086.post-54845617326516785072012-12-15T19:17:18.474-08:002012-12-15T19:17:18.474-08:00Sure, there is 'reactive' - but sometimes ...Sure, there is 'reactive' - but sometimes it is more important to call people on their rotten behaviour, to tell them what they obviously need to hear. Because whether they admit it or not, it makes them think about the situation and maybe rethink their actions in the future. And it always, even if deep down, makes them feel ashamed for their bad behaviour. If people are going to act like cruel bullies, they should be treated accordingly. People shouldn't be afraid to stand up to them and tell them they are wrong. But I applaud the recognition that you can't usually control what other people do and say, and that you can only control how you feel and react to it. It often takes someone reminding us of this constantly for it to sink in.SLBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07211980915613723246noreply@blogger.com