tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16367916.post115949241930248193..comments2023-06-25T08:32:07.398-06:00Comments on My days and dreams: hi, it's me! melissa chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05280379007196906037noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16367916.post-1159656373031040402006-09-30T16:46:00.000-06:002006-09-30T16:46:00.000-06:00I truly believe that when you sit by, and NOT say ...I truly believe that when you sit by, and NOT say anything, that you are saying with your actions that you agree with whatever is being said (I had a boss who called this "silent acceptance/approval")...It is a cowardly way to live...<BR/><BR/>I tend to "put things out there." And I KNOW I have offended people. But, I will never had it be said that people never knew where I stood on things! I think that there is a big difference between judging others, and expressing one's opinion or beliefs...<BR/><BR/>I also totally agree with what Chronicler and Lisa have said! Great comments!Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18308067748781060331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16367916.post-1159507191287749642006-09-28T23:19:00.000-06:002006-09-28T23:19:00.000-06:00MelissaYou're one of the most open minded people I...Melissa<BR/><BR/>You're one of the most open minded people I know, and I rarely hear you anything judgemental.<BR/><BR/>What I do hear, is, 'so and so, said this the other day and it got me thinking'<BR/><BR/>Which is what I love the most about you.<BR/><BR/>LIVE BOLDLY....<BR/><BR/>You deserve it.Lisa M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01015215401481176075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16367916.post-1159502872405551882006-09-28T22:07:00.000-06:002006-09-28T22:07:00.000-06:00We ran into the same thing in our family. Everyone...We ran into the same thing in our family. Everyone, even with the same value systems, see things through their own eyes. One problem we had: Everyone seemed to be talking about everyone else behind each others backs. The only way I could reconcile this and try to maintain communication through all was to come to this determination: <BR/><BR/>1. Everyone talks about everyone.<BR/>2. Everyone, when you get right down to it, loves everyone else.<BR/>3. No one intentionally sets out to hurt another family member.<BR/>4. When we recognize it is something (talking about each other) we all do, it makes it easier to relax and understand each other.<BR/>5. Sometimes, someone else can take what is said and flip it about and say something someone else couldn't say in a different way that delivers the message in a positive direction.<BR/><BR/>I've talked with everyone about it and now that we're all on the same page we are all a lot more willing to be accepting of each others little quirks.<BR/><BR/>Maybe this can help you guys too.Robynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15676098515413550062noreply@blogger.com