12-05-2017, 10:20 AM
I've had my ebbs and flows here too, IGW. I've been a member since the very beginning, but my participation is very sporadic over the entire course of the site's history. Thanks for letting us know you're stepping away so we don't get worried!
Also, on the subject of attention seeking, I think this is something that we all struggle with, especially as concerns those aspects of our lives that we share so seldom with others. We seek attention because there is a great comfort in being perceived and having what is important to us registered in others. I know if I'm honest with myself I seek feedback from my posts and am always a bit disappointed if nobody has anything to say. That can make it seem like I'm just trying to get attention, but there's also a sympathetic way of looking at it, that I'm seeking confirmation and company.
I hope you enjoy your rebalancing and that we see you again when you're ready!
Also, on the subject of attention seeking, I think this is something that we all struggle with, especially as concerns those aspects of our lives that we share so seldom with others. We seek attention because there is a great comfort in being perceived and having what is important to us registered in others. I know if I'm honest with myself I seek feedback from my posts and am always a bit disappointed if nobody has anything to say. That can make it seem like I'm just trying to get attention, but there's also a sympathetic way of looking at it, that I'm seeking confirmation and company.
I hope you enjoy your rebalancing and that we see you again when you're ready!