As always, I find your voice to be positive and forward thinking. I love it! As for what to say and not say... I... kind... of... I'll just say it. I'm really sick of people getting offended. If a friend says "I'm really busy", I'm going to ask if I can help. I'm not going to take it as a personal insult. Sigh. Obviously, you weren't talking about her not being busy. Sheesh. Anyway, that's my 2 cents. Probably not the most popular opinion but it's the one I have. Although, as I consider this for a moment longer, I will say that at one time in my life, I may have gotten offended by something like that but I had to learn that it's not always about me. I learned that and now I don't get offended. It's a crazy world. Why get upset over things if there isn't a constructive lesson on the other side of it?
Thank you for the kind words and your wonderful perspective. I admit, I don't get offended much these days as I ascribe so much more value to the intention of the person than the actual delivery. That said, I never want to unintentionally hurt someone's feeling, so I've found it's safer to steer clear of "I'm so busy." Love hearing your thoughts - thank you for commenting.
Lovely note and your message of “I’m so busy” really resonated with me. We should never be so busy that we can’t make intentional time for a cherished friendship or loved one. Thank you. And you’re in my happy place, SV. I’m summering at the other end of the state, currently in Priest Lake, ID.
As always, I find your voice to be positive and forward thinking. I love it! As for what to say and not say... I... kind... of... I'll just say it. I'm really sick of people getting offended. If a friend says "I'm really busy", I'm going to ask if I can help. I'm not going to take it as a personal insult. Sigh. Obviously, you weren't talking about her not being busy. Sheesh. Anyway, that's my 2 cents. Probably not the most popular opinion but it's the one I have. Although, as I consider this for a moment longer, I will say that at one time in my life, I may have gotten offended by something like that but I had to learn that it's not always about me. I learned that and now I don't get offended. It's a crazy world. Why get upset over things if there isn't a constructive lesson on the other side of it?
Thank you for the kind words and your wonderful perspective. I admit, I don't get offended much these days as I ascribe so much more value to the intention of the person than the actual delivery. That said, I never want to unintentionally hurt someone's feeling, so I've found it's safer to steer clear of "I'm so busy." Love hearing your thoughts - thank you for commenting.
Lovely note and your message of “I’m so busy” really resonated with me. We should never be so busy that we can’t make intentional time for a cherished friendship or loved one. Thank you. And you’re in my happy place, SV. I’m summering at the other end of the state, currently in Priest Lake, ID.
I've never been to that part of the state but it sounds beautiful! Enjoy summer and hope you get a chance to slow down too!!