~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~I have no doubt that some people who read my blog prefer to believe the worst in me - when they stand from a position of judgment, or condemnation, it is far easier to deny that anything I might say or do could possibly touch their own lives. As hard as it is to hear their words, I am grateful for them - they are the readers/commentors who teach me empathy and compassion.
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22 comments:
We are all flawed. It's easy to look down on people. It's one of God's gifts to look at people and see the gifts they have to share with all of us.
I have a reader who calls me an asshole on a near daily basis. Fuck 'em. Cheers!!
Your attitude and view impresses me. It is hard to take in all those view points. You are special for it.
Doomed, my glass half full view is a double edged sword, allowing me to see something "good" in every situation, whether I should or not.
Matt-Man, ahhhh ... but maybe there is something to be learned from them?
Kannon7, don't get me wrong, there are times when comments have me crying - when the words hurt more than they were likely intended - but I do try to find value in everything said.
It's much easier to judge than sympathize and love.
I'm so glad you keep your glass half full.
No, there's nothing to be learned. I already know that I'm an asshole. Cheers!!
Famous saying by Buffalo Dick; "Nobody gets through life without a little shit on their shoes"..
even if they deny that your writing touches their lives...they keep coming back to read... and are compelled to comment.
how cool that you take away understanding.
If all they can do is criticize and call names then there really isn't anything that can be learned from them. They're just hate-filled assholes.
And then of course there are the concern trolls. You know, the people who don't want to say bad things about you or criticize you, but they feel they must do so. For your own good. They're just trying to help.
There's really no value in anything said by either of these people. ;-)
I think you are a strong woman who shall not be bothered by other peoples words.
When I don't approve of someone's actions, I may or may not speak up, depending on several factors. But I always speak as a friend from my heart. I never do it just to be hurtful.
If I could, I would put a lot more out there than I do, and the result would most likely be the same. I wouldn't handle it as well as you do.
At least you don't seem to worry about them much. I admire your resilience.
There are times that I don't post what is really going on in my life because I am afraid of judgements.
I don`t judge anyone, after all who am i to judge and no one is prefect after all are they?
To me, your blog offers great unvarnished honesty and a universal note -- who hasn't struggled with the issues you write about? And those who supposedly can't relate to it at all are either very young and inexperienced in life, or in a state of total denial.
You make a good point. I hate judgmental people, but they do serve a purpose.
You are so much more a stronger person than I am. I always admire the way you handle the judgmental/negative comments.
You are so much more a stronger person than I am. I always admire the way you handle the judgmental/negative comments.
Dana - You are a courageous and loving person. As is the case with most of us, you likely judge yourself much harsher than anyone else does. The sacrifices that you have made for Cam are inspiring.
That is a wonderful way to look at it. Thank you.
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