I use my real name or at least I have my real name under my account photographer label. I want people to know who I am at all times. Anonymously posting can be cowardly at times. Some, I suppose, want to appear strong and dominant to make up for fear they have in real life.
Always good to read your posts. I’m going through another spiritual dilemma, which happens to me from time to time
GIRL I ADMIRE YOU BECAUSE I WOULD NOT BE THAT STRONG.
For me, it’s a good news/bad news situation. The good news is that I am not the person who posts rude comments for fun, in the name of God. The conflict averse part of my personality serves me well there because I want to make my corner of the world more peaceful (or at least not add to the chaos). The bad news is that sure, I can be nice and proper when the occasion calls for it. However, there’s times where my anger and annoyance builds up and I try to control (mostly succeeding)…but then it leaks out sideways onto the people I love in unexpected ways. I’m working that out in counseling right now - trying to learn how to listen to my feelings without letting them rule me.
I love this. I did a mini-deep dive into Megan Phelps-Roper yesterday (who I've followed more since your recommendation of her podcast The Witch Trials of JK Rowling— so good) and was struck by exactly this— how she engages her critics with compassion, thoughtful disagreement, and humanity. Her story is an amazing example of the kind of good this work can do. Thanks for doing what you do and challenging us with this meaningful, very practical application of enemy love.
Yes… I literally never write things I wouldn’t want someone reading, but also that I wouldn’t want as a reflection of my character. Even at 14 years old, I look back and posts and think some are cringey— but they’re sweet. Never rude or hurtful/pain inflicting.
Good to be reminded we are all interacting with people*!
I use my real name or at least I have my real name under my account photographer label. I want people to know who I am at all times. Anonymously posting can be cowardly at times. Some, I suppose, want to appear strong and dominant to make up for fear they have in real life.
Always good to read your posts. I’m going through another spiritual dilemma, which happens to me from time to time
GIRL I ADMIRE YOU BECAUSE I WOULD NOT BE THAT STRONG.
For me, it’s a good news/bad news situation. The good news is that I am not the person who posts rude comments for fun, in the name of God. The conflict averse part of my personality serves me well there because I want to make my corner of the world more peaceful (or at least not add to the chaos). The bad news is that sure, I can be nice and proper when the occasion calls for it. However, there’s times where my anger and annoyance builds up and I try to control (mostly succeeding)…but then it leaks out sideways onto the people I love in unexpected ways. I’m working that out in counseling right now - trying to learn how to listen to my feelings without letting them rule me.
I love this. I did a mini-deep dive into Megan Phelps-Roper yesterday (who I've followed more since your recommendation of her podcast The Witch Trials of JK Rowling— so good) and was struck by exactly this— how she engages her critics with compassion, thoughtful disagreement, and humanity. Her story is an amazing example of the kind of good this work can do. Thanks for doing what you do and challenging us with this meaningful, very practical application of enemy love.
Yes… I literally never write things I wouldn’t want someone reading, but also that I wouldn’t want as a reflection of my character. Even at 14 years old, I look back and posts and think some are cringey— but they’re sweet. Never rude or hurtful/pain inflicting.
Good to be reminded we are all interacting with people*!