I’ve watched Facebook comments to one of my recent posts.
I’d like to say that I can be totally objective to a new discussion point found in a posting or a comment. And I strive towards that.
But, I have come to realize that my past life determines my current life’s response to a future life. As I encounter a story or statement, I may get triggered into a past tragedy or trauma, but that is not the original authour’s intent in opening their thought to others.
I can choose to head into the trauma and find a way to link that to the current discussion. I begin to reflect my own trauma in my comment. And I reveal my self to others – with stories that are valid and legitimate. I hope someone is listening.
At the same time, with both humility and self-control, I want to listen to the current discussion. I want to meditate on the ideas, dig deeply into the intent and hopefully contribute to the well being of all.
That does not mean that I don’t rant at other times, given permission by others. And sometimes where permission is not given, I will dip my toes in the water. Perhaps there is a place for my rant – maybe just not now, or in the current format, or when the subject would be better accepted.
Life lived with others is never easy! And that is daily life as life goes on (the title of my blog at www.ronbaker.ca)!
And that is my rant for the day.
Photo of the day: The eye of the grasshopper – a bit sideways, but nevertheless piercing!
