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Thursday, August 26, 2010

Once again my too fragile ego has taken a "tweak".
I won't call it a bruise because that would give power to the insignificant person doing the punching.
Why do I feel so much rage towards a total stranger - a jerk who has made her way into the SP family and wants to dominate all aspects of the operation?
I've mixed well into the different groups - religious, non-religious, young, old, fast, slow.
Why? because we respect each others uniqueness. We accept others and give kudos to people we would probably never associate with in "real life".

We are all unique, great, wonderful human beings. Why would I let one unhappy rude member have the power to sink my self confidence into the black hole that is her life?

You know those extremists who blow themselves up just to destroy a group of people who have different beliefs than they do? They aren't brave. They are crazy cowards.
I don't go to church, but when I see protesters outside a religious building holding signs and spewing insults, I feel embarrassed for them.
Yes, what has happened to respect?
Although i'm not a member of any religious organization, I want to say, "may the supreme intelligence to which you bow give you back the self respect you seem to have lost". amen.

P.S. I hope this same person doesn't join e.b.a.y. and then sneer at people trying to sell stuff. Her goal seems to be "join a group then try to chase everybody away and if they don't leave - try name calling."
yah, i'm feeling angry right now. I don't like being labeled.
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JOANOFSPARK 8/27/2010 6:07PM

    I like that quote, "I am no longer responding to ignorance," which is definitely what applies in this case.....Just ignore it and move on .....Don't let one person ruin your time on here....there will always be at least one person in any given group who thinks they know it all, that their way is better....after all, it doesn't matter to them that we are all unique and what works for one will not necessarily work for another....we are here to support and encourage, not to tear down...I feel sorry for that person, for "she" is only hurting herself in the long run...just let the comments made just flow off your back.

I hate it when someone does something like that but you can't let it get you down....we are all here for you.:) emoticon emoticon emoticon emoticon

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JAKEANDNELLIE 8/27/2010 3:17PM

    I love the delete button!
I ran into a few naysayers and was really upset - and then I asked myself why. Now, I just hit delete and move on!
Sheila

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SUZYMARC 8/27/2010 2:07PM

    Sweetheart, I don't know who's gotten on your bad side but you're a woman of the same thread as me. Don't let the negatives someone throws at you effect the person you are. I find you a fun person with a good view on her life.

Don't not be a part of a team because of one member, give the rest of us a chance. You keep moving forward and know you've got some spark friends out here who like you for who you are. emoticon

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MRSSTUP 8/26/2010 6:03PM

    A very good blog. It is so frustrating to be around someone who is so opinionated and closeminded. Their way is the only way. It does no good to reason with them. You do need to be the bigger person and leave them to their self-centered ideas. emoticon Whew, heavy stuff. emoticon
JoAnne

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KARRYB1 8/26/2010 4:25PM

    Great Blog! And good for you saying your piece. Don't ever let someones ignorence get you down! emoticon emoticon emoticon

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AMANDABHAPPY 8/26/2010 4:00PM

    "I am no longer responding to ignorance"

I really like that quote! It fits so many different scenerios!

as we try to inspire ourselves and others, sometimes people are so one minded, that they can't see it any other way but their way. I actually feel bad for these people too.

I have learned so much about myself through other people. I hope to always take advise and if I can use it great, if not, I still appreciate that someone else was willing to share their opinion.

If people can give advise but not take any, then they haven't truly found themselves. They are trying to justify why they are the way they are without really digging in to the core of themselves.

Just move along about your buisness, and don't let ANYONE get in your way. It's your path to follow, where ever it may lead.

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SKINNYPOWELL1 8/26/2010 1:39PM

    Well said. My mantra when it comes to people like that...
"I am no longer responding to ignorance" and just leave it at that. Rid yourself of the negative, dead weights that surround you. There should be absolutely NO negativity on SPARK, only love, respect and admiration. emoticon

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SKINNYPOWELL1 8/26/2010 1:39PM

    Well said. My mantra when it comes to people like that...
"I am no longer responding to ignorance" and just leave it at that. Rid yourself of the negative, dead weights that surround you. There should be absolutely NO negativity on SPARK, only love, respect and admiration. emoticon

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