Thank you for this discussion, HeatherAsh. I want to have discussions with women who are voting differently. But when I ask, I just get a canned, nasty answer from the women I've asked. They won't give actual answers. Some friends & family are continually posting anti-democrat things & making fun of the current president & any of their followers. I am open to discussions, but don't want to be bombarded with anyone making fun of others. I didn't want to unfriend/unfollow people over an election. But this election is also unlike any we have ever held! There is great division. Human rights are forefront this year in ways they never have been. So I will be making boundaries & unfriending people over this. And it's sad. But I don't want to be friends with people (other women, especially) who are voting for the government to dictate what I do with my body or even whom I love. I really long for actual dialogue, not arguing or yelling rhetoric from chosen news, but actual conversation of why are you choosing to vote for this person. You. Not your husband. Not your church. But you. Sorry for rambling on. But this is an important election & these are tough times. Sending love & hugs!
I so agree... we have to create conscious boundaries and choices about who and how we engage. Discussion is fabulous, and many don't have the ability to share openly about their reasons and beliefs. And some do. So slow and steady and take good care of yourself in these chaotic times. I'm going to write another post about my fury at what we are being faced with in terms of loss of rights and division and the ways people are being demeaned and harmed and targeted...
Bright Blessings. It truly is sad that we as a society are unable to have a conversation without others lossing their collective minds. I even more sad that I will not be able to see you when you visit Richland, WA on the 20th for your book signing. Safe travels! <3
Sorry to not see you in WA! and sending blessings as I travel through... may we be the ones that learn how to stay grounded and curious, open and steadfast in our values, with love.
I have often thought that Don Miguel Ruiz would add another agreement, 'I don't know" I consider it one of his agreements. Beautifully written. Thank you.
I taught my son growing up that it isn’t about right or wrong. By whose standards are things right and wrong. All are an elusion to defend the over active ego. It is about mutual consideration and respect. If something doesn’t intuitively feel agreeable, then agree to disagree and remain neutral. The only time when something is explicitly wrong is when it denies another their inaliable right, and rite, to not be legally and morally harmed by an injustice at their expense for the pleasure of one who harms another.
Thank you for this discussion, HeatherAsh. I want to have discussions with women who are voting differently. But when I ask, I just get a canned, nasty answer from the women I've asked. They won't give actual answers. Some friends & family are continually posting anti-democrat things & making fun of the current president & any of their followers. I am open to discussions, but don't want to be bombarded with anyone making fun of others. I didn't want to unfriend/unfollow people over an election. But this election is also unlike any we have ever held! There is great division. Human rights are forefront this year in ways they never have been. So I will be making boundaries & unfriending people over this. And it's sad. But I don't want to be friends with people (other women, especially) who are voting for the government to dictate what I do with my body or even whom I love. I really long for actual dialogue, not arguing or yelling rhetoric from chosen news, but actual conversation of why are you choosing to vote for this person. You. Not your husband. Not your church. But you. Sorry for rambling on. But this is an important election & these are tough times. Sending love & hugs!
I so agree... we have to create conscious boundaries and choices about who and how we engage. Discussion is fabulous, and many don't have the ability to share openly about their reasons and beliefs. And some do. So slow and steady and take good care of yourself in these chaotic times. I'm going to write another post about my fury at what we are being faced with in terms of loss of rights and division and the ways people are being demeaned and harmed and targeted...
Bright Blessings. It truly is sad that we as a society are unable to have a conversation without others lossing their collective minds. I even more sad that I will not be able to see you when you visit Richland, WA on the 20th for your book signing. Safe travels! <3
Sorry to not see you in WA! and sending blessings as I travel through... may we be the ones that learn how to stay grounded and curious, open and steadfast in our values, with love.
I have often thought that Don Miguel Ruiz would add another agreement, 'I don't know" I consider it one of his agreements. Beautifully written. Thank you.
Yes the fifth agreement: be skeptical but learn to listen. 👏🏽
I taught my son growing up that it isn’t about right or wrong. By whose standards are things right and wrong. All are an elusion to defend the over active ego. It is about mutual consideration and respect. If something doesn’t intuitively feel agreeable, then agree to disagree and remain neutral. The only time when something is explicitly wrong is when it denies another their inaliable right, and rite, to not be legally and morally harmed by an injustice at their expense for the pleasure of one who harms another.
Thank you for your words.