tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25195308.post73769507958433836..comments2023-10-22T10:31:09.224-04:00Comments on Just BEing John-Michael: How Real?John-Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12301981965656607401noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25195308.post-70475389468233379972009-12-22T07:09:04.101-05:002009-12-22T07:09:04.101-05:00i only hope the response to the speaking of truth ...i only hope the response to the speaking of truth was gentle and encouraging.limehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17259558876349307173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25195308.post-44115681942531918822009-12-21T21:16:46.271-05:002009-12-21T21:16:46.271-05:00I am so glad that, for You, My SulDog Friend, my o...I am so glad that, for You, My <b><i>SulDog</i></b> Friend, my openness (which is so often off-setting to some folk) only validates your kind confidence in my commitment to honesty. I have had many experiences with a companion made uncomfortable by my conviction that all that I learn from Life is only of value if it benefits someone else. (I see no merit, or useful purpose, in experience or insight taken to the useless terminus of the grave.) [smile]<br /><br />Your encouragement, and generous acceptance, are a great boon to my Spirit, <b><i>Jim</i></b>. I thank You.<br /><br />Lovingly ...John-Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12301981965656607401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25195308.post-88576143375374740202009-12-21T12:22:18.002-05:002009-12-21T12:22:18.002-05:00John-Michael:
I, for one, never would have doubte...John-Michael:<br /><br />I, for one, never would have doubted your commitment to being just who you are, whether here or in other places. You are amazing, and I learn more every time I come here.Suldoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07778845367184916684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25195308.post-60841051763142555282009-12-20T21:21:39.076-05:002009-12-20T21:21:39.076-05:00I really must say, Dearest Carole, that I was more...I really must say, Dearest <b><i>Carole</i></b>, that I was more than a little bit hesitant (and am now a little 'queasy') to click on that "SEND" button. Amazing that after all of the "stuff" of living that I have confronted and dealt with over the years, Speaking of (and even remembering) that event, and the hurt feelings of that wonderful young woman, evokes fresh pain.<br /><br />I am genuinely grateful for your kind encouragement. You are way beyond generous and caring. Thank you, Dear Friend.<br /><br />Lovingly ...John-Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12301981965656607401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25195308.post-25212699027897569592009-12-20T21:02:17.107-05:002009-12-20T21:02:17.107-05:00John-Michael,
To write that took courage and convi...John-Michael,<br />To write that took courage and conviction to do the right thing and to gladden someone's heart. That is truly a sign of honor to be so forthright in your expression of what happened and of your true emotions for your friend. I know you delighted her day and made her smile, even as she empathized with your pain.Carolenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25195308.post-7842739214374239112009-12-20T07:14:42.826-05:002009-12-20T07:14:42.826-05:00You, My Dear Anonymous Friend, in your "If on...You, My Dear <b><i>Anonymous</i></b> Friend, in your "<i>If only we could go back & right all the wrongs</i>", have eloquently expressed a definition of an "I wish that I had ..." moment. I do hope that my intimate confession encourages you to be open to Life's opportunities to erase any potential new occurrences of such a moment ... and heal any past ones.<br /><br />Bless you for your encouragement of my uncomfortable openness. I am grateful.<br /><br />Lovingly ...John-Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12301981965656607401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25195308.post-19431014007836461782009-12-20T06:58:52.632-05:002009-12-20T06:58:52.632-05:00John-Michael how fortunate to have the opportunity...John-Michael how fortunate to have the opportunity to right a very unhappy situation & declare your feelings of so long ago. It makes one think of all the times in the past we may have accidentally hurt someone, or not said or done what was our hearts desire. If only we could go back & right all the wrongs, what a treasure it would be.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com