02-27-2017, 12:04 AM
It's interesting what you mention about giving knowledge to dogs and swines. My dad has a decent knowledge base and since I was 10 years old he would continuously tell me, "Never give anyone 100% of your knowledge. You give half, then you see what they do with it. If they turn on you, then you stop teaching them." I never thought I would need that advice until I reached my 20s Then in my 30s I figured I grew more by giving 100% because if I got snickerdoodled then I would be forced to either die or grow. The risk was higher, so it was more exciting for me to give 100% Likely not the ideal method of growing. These days I give around 50% as a max. Not because I like to withhold information, but because people don't want more than that.
In terms of being respected, it's nice to want and hope for that, but it's another thing to receive it. We can't control what others do, we're restricted to mastering ourselves. Which means, if people are inappropriate for us then we should shift away from them. If those same people later become appropriate then we can shift back In a way, I think that's what you and I have done. We feuded and stalked one another. Yet, here we are today. In all fairness, I recognized we were very similar in approach--we just differed in interpretation and application, but those deviances were minor. Once we each shifted toward one another, we're able to have enjoyable conversations (well, I consider these enjoyable I don't know how you feel).
I don't think you're challenging me any longer. I mean, you do challenge me in ways I enjoy--but not in ways I find annoying. You've changed your approach to meet me halfway and you see my individuality and adjust yourself to accommodate me. I appreciate that gesture, so I do the same in return. I agree, if we're going to be infinite beings, why not enjoy ourselves. It's just a matter of discovering what it is which brings us the most joy.
What are you working on right now which you're open to discussing?
Right now I'm working on slowing down I'm also working on trying to manage my tonal (my spirit could use the rest). If you have any advice on how to move slower, I could use it! Actually, I'm studying for my yoga instructor license--so ideally that has all the knowledge I require to slow down. On the other hand, I've been whizzing through that stuff. I'm uncertain if it's possible to slow down. There's so much momentum within my spirit that I'm convinced I'm incapable of slowing down xD Seriously, I stop to smell the roses and I still inhale, see the beauty, immerse myself in the moments and feel them. Then I'm done within a few seconds. Perhaps you have something to share to help me understand what it is I'm supposed to be doing when I slow down?
In terms of being respected, it's nice to want and hope for that, but it's another thing to receive it. We can't control what others do, we're restricted to mastering ourselves. Which means, if people are inappropriate for us then we should shift away from them. If those same people later become appropriate then we can shift back In a way, I think that's what you and I have done. We feuded and stalked one another. Yet, here we are today. In all fairness, I recognized we were very similar in approach--we just differed in interpretation and application, but those deviances were minor. Once we each shifted toward one another, we're able to have enjoyable conversations (well, I consider these enjoyable I don't know how you feel).
I don't think you're challenging me any longer. I mean, you do challenge me in ways I enjoy--but not in ways I find annoying. You've changed your approach to meet me halfway and you see my individuality and adjust yourself to accommodate me. I appreciate that gesture, so I do the same in return. I agree, if we're going to be infinite beings, why not enjoy ourselves. It's just a matter of discovering what it is which brings us the most joy.
What are you working on right now which you're open to discussing?
Right now I'm working on slowing down I'm also working on trying to manage my tonal (my spirit could use the rest). If you have any advice on how to move slower, I could use it! Actually, I'm studying for my yoga instructor license--so ideally that has all the knowledge I require to slow down. On the other hand, I've been whizzing through that stuff. I'm uncertain if it's possible to slow down. There's so much momentum within my spirit that I'm convinced I'm incapable of slowing down xD Seriously, I stop to smell the roses and I still inhale, see the beauty, immerse myself in the moments and feel them. Then I'm done within a few seconds. Perhaps you have something to share to help me understand what it is I'm supposed to be doing when I slow down?