As I was around the net today, I came across a great perspective that caused me to reply. Here is the link:
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And here is my comment:
Hi Tim,
Great Post! Can tell these are gut deep observations!
May I post a couple thoughts that come to mind as I read this encouraging post?
Funny, not Ha Ha, Because we are stuck in what I will just call, "My Story"! This is really our Sub-Conscience that takes us down that sameO path every day. Then we wonder what keeps us in slavery, down on the
We can spend a lot of time on how “My Story” came about, but just let me say that it developed thru ‘Filters’ of our culture, customs, parents, family, friends, co-workers and neighbors. And those Filters caused our sub conscience to protect us from being uncomfortable and that by the way it caused us to think!
When we learn something ‘New’, like D, we want to share it with those we love and even close friends. The problem is that regardless of how Great one would think that, that ‘New’ was, it most often creates that un-comfortability with in us and our thoughts run us away from any betterment of any kind
It usually takes a traumatic experience to force us into change, to begin with the way we think. It does take discipline to change that new way of thinking into actions that over time become normality and/or habits.
Now as such, I whole heartily concur with you on:
“D failed to understand that even with the best of intentions, you cannot control or pressure someone down a path they are not comfortable walking.”
YEP! Stop and smell the daisies! There is no Way we can influence anyone, especially a spouse, family or friends, unless we have first, allowed them to be a co-creator of the thought or concept themselves or have laid out a track record ourselves that they have come to respect.
Not being aware of how ‘My Story’ will … yes “’control’ ourselves right off the path.” Moreover, take us away from our dreams and back in that same ol’ rut!
What a blessing to have a dear friend back in the fold. I rejoice with you my friend!
Continue to be an encourager Tim! DP aka 1 www.wonpreacher.com
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