Gopher - right on!!
why is it that people seem to get so much more offended?
by purplesofa 15 Replies latest jw friends
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*summer*
Seems to me it is a by-product of our society where everything has to be "politically correct"
No matter what we say, we "offend" a culture, a race, a group, or whatever.
Just look at this silly thing about Santa Claus having to say HA! HA! HA! instead of HO! HO! HO! And this makes the news!
Hopefully...this too shall pass:-)
*summer*
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anewme
I agree with you Purple Sofa! Where are the voices to calm everyone down?
In my everyday dealing with people I try to be that voice.
When standing in line I try hard to be calm and confident that we will be served when it is our time.
When in traffic I allow for the next driver's poor eyesight or timidity...or for their youthful devil may care attitude.
I am always making allowances for others and contemplating what may be behind the attitude or remark.
Are others doing that anymore?
Maybe because I have been through so much.
Life, though filled with trouble is so precious, sweet and short. We must treasure each moment and interaction and breath of it, though painful.
I just cant live any other way. Believe me I tried. When I was first dfd I was mad and tried to live mad, angry and snotty and uncaring. But I was miserable doing so. I missed the old me, the sweet me who I had confidence in, and who I was familiar with and who I respected.
Once again, I pretend I do not hear the offense nor am I conscious of any error.
I have decided to live like this because the alternative is too dismal for me personally.
I would be giving up who I am.
I want to live in a world of mercy and love.
So I must be the first to show it.
Anewme -
anewme
sorry, dbl post
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snowbird
Anewme.
Let's not ever stop trying. Even when things are at their bleakest, let's not stop.
Sylvia
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purplesofa
nice post anewme