Communicate

Thanks KarenSue, there’s something incongruous about being an excellent wallower LOL, yes misconceptions lead to a lot of trouble in this world. btw did you get my BM? not sure if it’s working yet

Thanks KarenSue, time to hit the sack, I’ll send it again tomorrow if it hasn’t arrived by then, have fun :-)

Thanks Janine, I very much appreciate your comment.

Thanks Helen, you are certainly one of the best advocates for Really talking to each other :-)

Thanks funky, I wrote this in a failed attempt to open up a diologue, Talking it out privately has most often worked for me – me too. When people are unwilling to talk things over the rot sets in.

Thank you so much Danielle I’m pleased you like my work and appreciate you taking the time to red it :-)

Thanks KarenSue, I only just saw it :-)

Ushna, thank you so much, CORE rocks!

Thanks Helen, I love being featured in CORE

Thanks Barbara, there’s nothing to suggest we will ever learn :-)

Thanks Elizabeth,
“agree to disagree” only works if we know what we are agreeing to disagree on. So often there is conflict over perceived opinions, thoughts, positions etc. This conflict born of ignorance is a locked barrier, and communication is the key.

While not all youth are as Solar described, there are many who are and also many who are as you describe. I’m constantly impressed by the maturity and healthy attitude of so many young people, but I’m also aware of those who would preach prejudice, particularly as part of a gang mentality. Prejudice can only survive with ignorance and ignorance can only survive while minds are closed.

“getting this wisdom from parents is a lost art.” is symptomatic of modern society, parents are often working long hours just to survive or to pay for a whole lot of crap to “make their lives better” that they don’t need. TV provides a simplistic reflection of an unrealistic, unfulfilling and unattainable world yet it has taken over the role of the nanny and the mentor to the children.

“It seems that we could do well to come back to the notion that it takes a village to raise a child.” I agree totally with the proviso that we have a good and healthy village, there is no doubt that in some areas where ignorance and prejudice abounds, this approach leads to a continuation of the same attitudes through the generations.

I really appreciate your “two cents worth” (an absoute bargain) you raise many good points :-)

Thanks for that Kelly, I love your enthusiasm :-)

Wow Brett, thank you so much, I’m truly humbled by your comment.

Thanks Astoreth, you certainly indicate that you can communicate effectively now. I know how you feel when someone refuses to respond to any attempt to communicate, its gut wrenching. I think you’re right about it being cowardice in most cases. Occasionally I admit that I have had to cut communication when the other person refuses to be anything but abusive, but that’s only after really trying to open a proper dialogue. I’m sure there are many who don’t have the fortitude answer uncomfortable questions.
Thanks again for your input Astoreth it’s very much appreciated, I’m really glad that people want to discuss it.

Thank you Suzanne, and thank you so much for making me a featured member in the “All Things Poetic, Artistic, Philosophical” group, I’ve never been a featured member in any group, so it’s pretty special.

Suzanne,I just realised I was featured in twisted tales too, so my last reply wasn’t entirely accurate, but I’m still excited about it :-)

Thank you Lisa, that lack of communication and understanding can so often lead to destructive misconstruction. It seems so many are aware of it yet they still won’t learn. Slicing away a part of oneself is the first step on a path of self destruction, better to spend a while in the “alabaster jar”, and hopefully come out smiling, the lip will get some relief when you need nourishment…