You raise a bunch of great points and as usual, have a positive, well-thought out comment to contribute, thank you. Plus, I've seen you handle conflict quite smoothly, so props! :)
Yes, I was a 'people-pleaser' when I was younger and it's insanely stressful, for the reasons you've outlined.
We've discussed my Christian upbringing and your faith a few times before, and I figured that played a role in my noticing you less in my comment sections, lol. I'm always happy to discuss Christian principles, interpretations of the bible and so on to clarify my position if someone sincerely seeks to understand my perspective, at the same time... as you said "sometimes it’s better for one to keep their opinions to themselves" (something I actually do quite often myself) and you seem like a wise soul able to discern which time is which... so, kudos!
Lastly, I'm glad you appreciate any of my content, and I'm honored when anyone feels it qualifies as quality coffee-time reading, especially someone uplifting like you.
Sending lots of well-wishes to you and the fam (last I checked you had your hands full and were adjusting priorities and minimizing Hive-interaction, so it's great to see you around.)
Thanks for stopping by and supporting, much love, and wishing you a great day! 🙏
I appreciate that. I don't like stirring up negativity so if I can't find the things I want to say in a positive manner (that hopefully will be beneficial in the long run) then I just won't say anything at all.
Yes, my younger years were spent trying to keep the peace and making everyone happy. It's so freeing now in my 40th year of life to be okay with everyone not being happy. 😄
Lol, yea I figured we both have already talked about both our Christian perspectives so it’s no point of me to frequently bring them up in the comment sections or always talk about the points I don’t agree with. If and when another time for that comes then so be it. I’m thankful for the discernment that I do have about things like this. I also like that you are always open to talk about things like that and do so in a respectful way.
Of course! I’ve had many of my coffee times reading your content. 😁😉
Thank you! It’s always great to be here especially when I have my “life” under control. Of course that doesn’t last long because chaos strikes on a weekly basis haha.
Much love and well wishes sent back your way. I hope you have an excellent rest of the week ~ 😊
Yep, I'm the same, I prefer to be as positive as possible. That said, growth tends not come without friction, and truth can often only be discerned when ideas are challenged, so in service to growth & truth, I am definitely open to debate or difference of opinion in the right time/place.
Haha, I know the feeling, sounds like we walked similar paths in the 'people-pleasing' regard.
We have indeed, and I remember it being a pleasant, enlightening discussion, one which I was very grateful for. (So thank you once again.) 🤗
Oh boy, lol, now I'm wondering how my next post is gonna go over. It's a doozy, it pulls no punches, and it's the most Christianity-referencing thing I've ever written, lol. It's possible once it's posted you'll label me a devil-worshipper and stay as far away as possible. Heck, my own family might, (grin). Either way, it'll have the usual amount of love, care, respect for others, and depth of thought I aim for in all my posts.
(It's already 'coffee-length' and quotes so many bible verses my head is spinning.) 🙃
And I believe the entire Hive community is blessed by whatever presence you're lead to give here, and I'm blessed by every conversation we've ever had, and I wish you an as "under control" life as possible.
Wishing you an excellent rest-of-week as well! 🙏
So after this post is published and you don't hear from me in months to years...you'll know why. 😂
Oh goodness. Maybe for this read I should spike my coffee lol (joke).
I really appreciate all of the thoughtful and encouraging comments you give, thank you ~ 😊
LOL, well, fingers crossed it resonates with you! 🤣 (It's live now, so...)
Yes, I probably should've added a 'spiked coffee' recommendation in my disclaimer 😆
The feeling is totally mutual, I have huge respect for your writings, comments, engagement, and all you do on Hive and off. #KeepRyzing 🙏
Okay thanks for the heads up. 👌🏽
Thank you always ~ ☺️
😁 And thank you always as well! 🙏