04-14-2013, 11:25 AM
Thank you both for that. It's been most helpful. And Monica, I'm finding corn to be just as problematic as wheat, but I've read other gluten intolerant people say the same. One issue I have is that I rarely get to pick a restaurant or my food, because it's usually decided for me. Although, I may rarely eat if left to my own devices anyway....
Ankh. I feel as if I'm here in almost an opposite degree. As if I'm here to be one with those that are not understood. Kind of like a translator that communicate with the "normal" about how the "non-conformant" are just like them, and vice versa. Especially when either side starts looking at the other as "other than other selves." I'm not obviously abnormal if you meet me, but only as you get to know me, which means that I get along well with the "conformant," and can explain the others like me to them.
It's difficult and lonely, as on the surface I fit into both groups, but deep down I fit into no groups whatsoever. I suppose I understand that now according to the LOO series. It is a great gift that you have, and yet I'm also thankful for my gift of being the in-between.
In regards to the limitations, I suppose this is why I chose these, but I suppose there is also a lesson from my previous wandering here upon which I am building. Then again, the lessons from my previous wandering may be why I'm not offered the obvious decision about my diet either. However, I recognize that just because my decisions may not be obvious, doesn't mean that they aren't available.
Thank you both for your help!
Ankh. I feel as if I'm here in almost an opposite degree. As if I'm here to be one with those that are not understood. Kind of like a translator that communicate with the "normal" about how the "non-conformant" are just like them, and vice versa. Especially when either side starts looking at the other as "other than other selves." I'm not obviously abnormal if you meet me, but only as you get to know me, which means that I get along well with the "conformant," and can explain the others like me to them.
It's difficult and lonely, as on the surface I fit into both groups, but deep down I fit into no groups whatsoever. I suppose I understand that now according to the LOO series. It is a great gift that you have, and yet I'm also thankful for my gift of being the in-between.
In regards to the limitations, I suppose this is why I chose these, but I suppose there is also a lesson from my previous wandering here upon which I am building. Then again, the lessons from my previous wandering may be why I'm not offered the obvious decision about my diet either. However, I recognize that just because my decisions may not be obvious, doesn't mean that they aren't available.
Thank you both for your help!