BYC Café

[ValerieJ]

I'm 22. It's difficult for me to let things slide.

Ah, well, that explains a lot. My philosophy comes from nearly 67 years of interacting with people. I've met more people who had a different view than I do, than I've met who share my opinions, beliefs and experiences. I've learned that we each have a different set of life experiences and we all operate from that perspective. If I can accept that someone's life is different than mine, then I can listen to them with an open heart, even when they are directly disagreeing with my personal belief.

 

[ValerieJ]

I'm having pizza. It's in the oven right now. Its a frozen kind, but I added mushrooms, garlic, and more cheese, a lot more cheese! I'm sure my arteries will be clogged up for sure. But it's pizza and a movie night!

Sometimes we just have to do that!!!

 

[featherhead007]

Personally, I like to share my thoughts and opinions with my friends....and I want them to feel free to share with me without tip-toeing around. I want them to know where I'm coming from, to share my experiences, my reasons why, my thinking......and I want to understand theirs.
If someone is not my friend, I don't bother to share because I don't care to invest in a relationship. There has to be give and take for there to be friendship. We all want respect....we all deserve respect. We are all here because we share interests....but each of us comes with rich experiences that can benefit us all. I feel privileged to be able to pull a chair up to this table!

And I feel privileged also, to even be sitting under the chair!

 

[ValerieJ]

Thanks, I already told it to a staff member about what's been going on. They're willing to help me out.

That is the best way to handle it.

 

[ValerieJ]

Personally, I like to share my thoughts and opinions with my friends....and I want them to feel free to share with me without tip-toeing around. I want them to know where I'm coming from, to share my experiences, my reasons why, my thinking......and I want to understand theirs.
If someone is not my friend, I don't bother to share because I don't care to invest in a relationship. There has to be give and take for there to be friendship. We all want respect....we all deserve respect. We are all here because we share interests....but each of us comes with rich experiences that can benefit us all. I feel privileged to be able to pull a chair up to this table!

Very well said!!!

 

[Meg-in-MT]

One thing we have to remember in this journey is that misinformation is worse than no information at all. The true measure of intelligence is knowing our limitations and being willing to accept help.

Ain't that the truth...

 

[Building Bridges]

I'm 22. It's difficult for me to let things slide.

MC....I've got children twice your age. I've been around the block....worked with people all my life and I can tell you....this is a skill that will make your life much happier!! If someone says or writes something to me that I could find hurtful.....I choose not to.....I choose to think they didn't intend it in a bad way. You will be happier if you shrug and go on your way and enjoy your life.

 

[sourland]

Personally, I like to share my thoughts and opinions with my friends....and I want them to feel free to share with me without tip-toeing around. I want them to know where I'm coming from, to share my experiences, my reasons why, my thinking......and I want to understand theirs.

If someone is not my friend, I don't bother to share because I don't care to invest in a relationship. There has to be give and take for there to be friendship. We all want respect....we all deserve respect. We are all here because we share interests....but each of us comes with rich experiences that can benefit us all. I feel privileged to be able to pull a chair up to this table!

Remember to rinse your cup and clean up the donut crumbs. I brewed a late night pot of coffee - have at it in good health.

 

[featherhead007]

"A man has got to know his limitations" :: Callahan AKA Clint Eastwood.

 

[CapricornFarm]

MC....I've got children twice your age. I've been around the block....worked with people all my life and I can tell you....this is a skill that will make your life much happier!! If someone says or writes something to me that I could find hurtful.....I choose not to.....I choose to think they didn't intend it in a bad way. You will be happier if you shrug and go on your way and enjoy your life.

My Dad always did a lot of yelling and always took everything personally. It took me a long time until I reached the point where I would not permit someone to ruin my day.