Sharing Helpful and Insightful Tips (was The Tea Party)

[Tb]

Re: Sharing Helpful and Insightful Tips (was The Tea Party)

Hi.

Last chance to sit with the regular guys, next sunday we will be "superpowered know-it-alls" who can [censor] anyone...
Ehh...
Maybe not, but anyways, don't miss the teaparty.

Same time, same place.

Mtfbwy
Fugen

[Hogo]

Re: Sharing Helpful and Insightful Tips (was The Tea Party)

Sounds like a interesting chat last week, sorry I missed it,
Should see ya all this week, till then hope you all are well and have a great week
Gassho~ Dave.

[Dosho]

Re: Sharing Helpful and Insightful Tips (was The Tea Party)

I think we have things to learn from one another.

Of this I have no doubt whatsoever. And I'm quite sure it's more about me adjusting and allowing for expression that is outside my comfort zone. I'm certainly not a prude who thinks the use of any "salty" language equates to vulgarity. Some of it is probably the result of watching myself around my kids after the 5 year old caught my habit of saying "Jesus Christ" (which he pronounces as "Jesus Crisis"). However, I tell even him that to absolutely forbid the use of any such words is silly and that if he ever witnessed a plane crash or saw Barney blow up he is perfectly allowed to yell, "JESUS CRISIS!" and won't get any scolding from me.

I truly believe there is a time and place for everything, but I usually try to reserve my swearing for the "purple dinosaur explosion" type of moments. However, that's just me and I have to learn to accept how others choose to express themselves. If I ever feel differently during our chats, I will certainly let you know.

Gassho,
Dosho

Re: Sharing Helpful and Insightful Tips (was The Tea Party)

Dosho,

I wondered what happened to you. The Tea Party is quite an electric gathering of personalities these days... today was intense in an awesome way. I can only speak for myself, but I assume I probably speak for others also when I say I don't mean to be abrasive. Next time we're both on, let me know if I'm saying something that bothers you, I will respect that, listen and respond. I think we have things to learn from one another.

Gassho,

Stephanie

[Dosho]

Re: Sharing Helpful and Insightful Tips (was The Tea Party)

Hey Stephanie,

I'm glad to hear that the discussion today was positive for you and hopefully for the others as well. The last couple weeks I've had a tough time with some of the language and criticisms of people's conduct, but that's my issue and not meant to diminish anyone's practice. It's just not something I deal with very much and my written expression tends to be far better than my speech. That said, I'll hope to see everyone next week and try to speak up some rather than sneaking out the back door.

Gassho,
Dosho