tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5822863979723762862.post7870755920378537943..comments2023-06-19T05:37:55.483-05:00Comments on The Tree House: Don't Forget to RememberTerrie Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13906497164137149994noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5822863979723762862.post-74603823229817751652017-11-14T19:43:49.065-06:002017-11-14T19:43:49.065-06:00Who are you to judge my level of happiness or sati...Who are you to judge my level of happiness or satisfaction, Anonymous? I don't believe I said in my post that I was unhappy or dissatisfied, nor do I believe that being open about the things I (and lots of other people, I might add) struggle with means that I have a victim mentality.<br /><br />Not that I owe you any sort of explanation or accounting for my emotions or feelings, I assure you that there are many areas of my life in which I am abundantly happy and totally satisfied. Are there some that could be better? Of course there are, and I think that's probably the case for a lot of people. Are there things about me that I need to work on? Of course there are, and though you may choose not to believe me, I am doing just that ... I am working on becoming a better person. Life isn't perfect, Anonymous, and neither am I. <br /><br />I don't like conflict and I like arguing even less, so should you feel the need to comment further, don't expect to receive any additional replies from me. I think a better use of my time would be to engage in a more positive endeavor such as doing some online shopping for Christmas gifts for my kiddos and grandgals.<br /><br />Terrie Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13906497164137149994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5822863979723762862.post-29786103772465508652017-11-14T18:10:08.762-06:002017-11-14T18:10:08.762-06:00To each his or her own. If you want to continue to...To each his or her own. If you want to continue to make this victim mentality your reality, then there is little that can be done to make you happy or satisfied. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5822863979723762862.post-62719126562944936082017-11-14T17:10:08.485-06:002017-11-14T17:10:08.485-06:00Dear Anonymous,
Thanks for your comments regardin...Dear Anonymous,<br /><br />Thanks for your comments regarding what I "thrive on" and how I interact and relate to people. <br /><br />While I respect that you have the right to voice your opinion, you completely missed the point of my post. My intent was to remind all of us, myself most definitely included, that our words and actions toward others can, and often do, have lasting effects on people's lives, both positive and negative alike. The post was my attempt to encourage all of us, again myself most definitely included, to be more careful in how we speak to or act toward one another.<br /><br />In my opinion, and that's all it is - my opinion - your words are rather harsh, though I will say they have provided me with some food for thought. When I write, I try to do so from my heart in the hope that my words may help others who may struggle with the same things I do to know they're not alone. Perhaps those I wish to help may be better served by my silence than by my words, however ... again, food for thought.<br /><br />It's apparent that you don't consider me to be the greatest writer, or person, for that matter, so I would encourage you to think about not reading my posts should I choose to continue writing.<br /><br />Thank you again for taking the time to share your thoughts, Anonymous.<br /><br />Kindest regards,<br /><br />Terrie <br /><br />Terrie Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13906497164137149994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5822863979723762862.post-65823620874262899062017-11-14T10:48:45.618-06:002017-11-14T10:48:45.618-06:00You focus on the bad because it's what you thr...You focus on the bad because it's what you thrive on. You think it will fix your loneliness to exploit and focus on the "drama."<br />You wonder why some people can just brush off the negativity? Probably because they have some sense of peace, security, and healthy self-esteem. <br />You seem to complain a lot about other people. At some point, that's probably a reflection of how you are choosing to interact with and relate to people. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com