I seem to attract people with a tendency to avoid sharing their minds and hearts. The old adage claims that actions speak louder than words, but sometimes you just need to hear the words.
Sometimes you just want to know what exactly is going on in the minds and, perhaps more importantly, hearts of other people.
Or would this be a mixed blessing? A blessed curse? Please let me know what you think ...
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"As for you, stop thinking. All problems are thought into existence: drop them. A single thought and you separate yourself from reality."
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We're having a family issue and everyone has an opinion. Silence would be a nice change.
ReplyDeleteI'm always one to speak what needs to be said. Sometimes it makes people uncomfortable. But I don't care, because the experience is about ME, not about them. ;-))) And usually they appreciate hearing the words, instead of having to guess.
ReplyDeleteI think it depends on how close you are to the person as to whether it's a blessing or not. But I agree, sometimes you just need to hear something, even if you know it already.
ReplyDeleteSometimes it's good to know what's going on in someones mind. Sometimes it isn't. Sometimes there's nothing going on, or not what you think is going on. Confused? So am I.
ReplyDeleteMixed blessing, yes. But, as long as the intent is not cruel and hurtful, people gotta deal. Are true friends are people who aren't afraid to kindly let us know how things really are, and still love us.
ReplyDeleteI was reading your last post also - about being situationally shy. I have the same problem. I talk to people all day - intimately, digging deep as I dare to discover their real life circumstances. My real talent is in not being embarrassed to ask the next question.
But, that's your life, not mine. You can talk to me about anything, but I'm shy about talking about ME.
Sounds like you are too. Teachers, counselors, social workers, priests, cops, and writers are definitely PEOPLE people. We like to focus on YOU, to distract you from focusing on us.
Take heart K; you're not alone in your feelings
I always have people approaching me and telling me their most intimate thoughts - good or bad, they just open up to me.
ReplyDeleteI figure they need to share so I don't stop them. Who knows, maybe in a small way, me listening to them helps.
You're quiet lately. I hope you're doing okay.
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