tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8006031035787773344.post6824015535386647591..comments2024-03-18T13:09:14.680-05:00Comments on Faith, Grace & Giggles: Comfort ZonesKim H.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03611545652342361679noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8006031035787773344.post-13606476920652379452010-01-08T09:31:13.617-06:002010-01-08T09:31:13.617-06:00You know just how proud I am of you for standing u...You know just how proud I am of you for standing up for yourself. It might not seem like a big victory to us more...eh...mouthy types, but for you, it is a big step in a new direction and that's GREAT! <br /><br />Knowing you're more of a writer than a speaker, it might be therapeutic if you take to writing or typing your thoughts and feelings and working them out on paper but then keep it to yourself. As in, not sharing on the blog, for instance. Saying all the things you want to say but don't feel like you can. <br /><br />I've found that helps me to articulate my true position on something and get to the real root of the issue, instead of casting blame or becoming overly-defensive. And you might find that it will give you the courage to say what you need to say to have peace about a situation, since you've allowed yourself time to work through it apart from the conflict. <br /><br />I think if you keep taking small steps, just like you're doing, you'll find that it becomes easier as you are faced with more difficult situations. <br /><br />For not laying down and taking it, I give you much props, my sweet-spirited, tender-hearted friend!JLIhttp://paperphan.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8006031035787773344.post-78618544505128086282010-01-08T01:26:28.158-06:002010-01-08T01:26:28.158-06:00I read this book that was talking about the differ...I read this book that was talking about the differences between the sexes. One of the differences is that instead of "fight or flight" women have a "flight or fight" response - the heart rate slows, blah blah (I have forgotten some of the details). Typically the instinct for women when hurt or upset is to want to curl up in a (self-protective) ball.<br /><br />Anyway, all that to say that you are probably more normal than you think. I don't do confrontations (if they can be avoided) with people, especially those in some (any) form of authority. <br /> <br />Good for you for standing up for yourself!Christihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16095540983427609774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8006031035787773344.post-43515645946753134522010-01-07T21:20:51.421-06:002010-01-07T21:20:51.421-06:00I think about the arc of life. Is this situation ...I think about the arc of life. Is this situation really a big deal in the whole scheme of things? Is it worth dedicating time to stressing over? My natural response is to cry (when I am angry or anything), but then I think about life-- the big picture, the things important to me, and I question the situation or person I dealt with and wonder if it even matters. Usually it doesn't. Doesn't make it less frustrating, though.Daniellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12726711397107962691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8006031035787773344.post-39567097825597656472010-01-07T19:15:15.828-06:002010-01-07T19:15:15.828-06:00I have found whacking an inanimate object with a p...I have found whacking an inanimate object with a pillow (or more likely these days, a foam sword) and screaming into a pillow (or aloud if alone) to be helpful.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00172636187611286057noreply@blogger.com