(10-21-2011, 04:49 PM)JustLikeYou Wrote: As far as I understand the words, "shouldn't be supportive," they partake in the praise/condemnation polarity which is what lies behind the notions of right and wrong. Obviously, you can mean whatever you want by them and this comment may only reflect my own misinterpretation.
In that statement I was speaking from the perspective of my conclusion, which I believe the HH dialogue to be a fabrication.
Quote:..a catalyst indicating that the touch needs to be lighter.Yes and no, in my opinion. An emotional response to a valid observation suggests catalyst in the one responding. There certainly is an art to communication though, especially when a person wishes to teach. Again, honesty is inherently direct because it is confrontational, not in the sense of purposely causing conflict, but that it will ask another to consider what they're ignoring without tip-toeing around the issue.
Quote:I would like to thank everyone who has been communicating in this particular thread. Every time I post I find myself reflecting on my words, only to discover that everything I have said to each of you has also been something I needed to hear myself. You do reflect my own reality back to me, after all. Thank you for that opportunity.You're welcome. This forum has a lot to offer.