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jawillie · 01-03-2009, 06:36 PM

I have felt like this from time to time, too. Most recently was over the holidays as some of my friends complained about thier In-Laws coming and cleaning houses and "stressing" out over all the festivities. I just don't get that way of thinking. I guess because when it comes to Holidays and what-not I really don't let others dictate what I do. I am honest and say "no" plenty, so I don't add too much to my plate to stress about. So I offered my view point and got, "Well, I am only HUMAN, sorry if I am stressed." Ugh. I kept my mouth shut after that. lol

The more and more I learn about myself, the less I get stressed. That feels good, so I want to tell others how to do it, but often it just seems they want to stay in their problems, so you listen and nod your head. On the flip side I am trying to remember I still stress about things and I still have things to learn and that *I* am also "only human" so I do try to offer empathy. But if it's over the same problems over and over again it gets harder to do.

I still think you are a beautiful person with a huge heart and full of love for others, so I would not say you are insensitive!!

01-03-2009, 06:36 PM	#23 (permalink)
jawillie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Minnesota Posts: 591	I have felt like this from time to time, too. Most recently was over the holidays as some of my friends complained about thier In-Laws coming and cleaning houses and "stressing" out over all the festivities. I just don't get that way of thinking. I guess because when it comes to Holidays and what-not I really don't let others dictate what I do. I am honest and say "no" plenty, so I don't add too much to my plate to stress about. So I offered my view point and got, "Well, I am only HUMAN, sorry if I am stressed." Ugh. I kept my mouth shut after that. lol The more and more I learn about myself, the less I get stressed. That feels good, so I want to tell others how to do it, but often it just seems they want to stay in their problems, so you listen and nod your head. On the flip side I am trying to remember I still stress about things and I still have things to learn and that I am also "only human" so I do try to offer empathy. But if it's over the same problems over and over again it gets harder to do. I still think you are a beautiful person with a huge heart and full of love for others, so I would not say you are insensitive!!