tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6362772742268382636.post1127279639336417521..comments2023-10-26T22:25:55.658+01:00Comments on Guitars and Life: I got angry...Furtheronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11903753972242964410noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6362772742268382636.post-14662784890166692662012-06-02T16:10:44.248+01:002012-06-02T16:10:44.248+01:00At least for a fleeting moment did it feel really ...At least for a fleeting moment did it feel really good though? Sometimes that's the only way people will listen/respect your opinion.Wilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14595764972023354623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6362772742268382636.post-25218097128332002422012-05-31T22:04:07.219+01:002012-05-31T22:04:07.219+01:00Sounds like you were pushed to the point, no one c...Sounds like you were pushed to the point, no one can have endless patience.Suburbiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05352465945711496612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6362772742268382636.post-34006411105048902702012-05-31T18:50:05.607+01:002012-05-31T18:50:05.607+01:00Sounds like a perfectly reasonable response to me,...Sounds like a perfectly reasonable response to me, and calmer than most would have managed. You seem endlessly patient, but certain people excel in stirring things up...it's their gift, of sorts. The serenity prayer sounds absolutely perfect for this situation.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6362772742268382636.post-48275537096123660002012-05-31T17:41:04.389+01:002012-05-31T17:41:04.389+01:00Something tells me that the guy needed someone to ...Something tells me that the guy needed someone to call him on his crazy making behavior. And you needed to blow a gasket. We all do from time to time. Be easy on yourself :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6362772742268382636.post-14342776210658936202012-05-31T16:57:05.839+01:002012-05-31T16:57:05.839+01:00It's the...courage to change the things that I...It's the...courage to change the things that I can...that is often so hard and takes a lot out of us I think. I had a shitty day today at the Oaks Community Cafe...I'm volunteer and on the management and some people have no common sense ...I think!! I've calmed down now!!Gerry Snapehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07269492251928362799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6362772742268382636.post-62492803289711406272012-05-31T16:13:03.054+01:002012-05-31T16:13:03.054+01:00Showing anger is a varied thing in my experience -...Showing anger is a varied thing in my experience - and maybe your response was entirely appropriate! I'm one of those people who has great difficulty with showing anger (except at home..!!)and always goes for the gentle, conciliatory and diplomatic response, with varied degrees of success. I'm married to someone who has no such qualms, and who has slammed phones down on people and been very forthright in his views when suitably roused and certain of his standing. Used sparsely but effectively, I have to say, it hasn't done him any harm at all - quite the opposite. Sometimes it seems people only take notice if you really show how strongly you feel about something, and if you know you are correct, which it certainly seems you were in your situation. I'm trying to learn how to use a bit of anger if I really need to... and to paraphrase the Serenity Prayer, to have the wisdom to know when that is!Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02423624920558505937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6362772742268382636.post-1714516998717076792012-05-31T13:54:46.017+01:002012-05-31T13:54:46.017+01:00Exactly, progress, not perfection. I found myself...Exactly, progress, not perfection. I found myself turning to the Serenity Prayer several times this week although my "go to" prayer is Footprints just so I can remember I'm not alone in all of this. It took me a long time to figure out that I can only control MY reaction to someone else's behavior. Once I finally did, it relieved a lot of stress for me.<br /><br />My best to you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6362772742268382636.post-65227270359623562602012-05-31T12:50:11.488+01:002012-05-31T12:50:11.488+01:00http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serenity_Prayer - int...http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serenity_Prayer - interestingly it post dates the creation of AA for some years and it wasn't adopted until in the 50s I don't believe...Furtheronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11903753972242964410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6362772742268382636.post-71858928889857319232012-05-31T12:47:11.077+01:002012-05-31T12:47:11.077+01:00I love TSB'S comment.
Yes, I too felt bad abou...I love TSB'S comment.<br />Yes, I too felt bad about my anger . . . but as you say it's progress not perfection.<br />My Bro asked me yesterday, who wrote the serenity prayer, I forgot to google it, so thanks for that; I'll text him right now.<br />And then pray for some more serenity. Take care xbugerlugs63https://www.blogger.com/profile/08598249255143939365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6362772742268382636.post-86887172890600546632012-05-31T11:35:22.087+01:002012-05-31T11:35:22.087+01:00there are times when it is perfectly appropriate t...there are times when it is <i>perfectly appropriate</i> to be angry. and a proposed compromise of operational integrity -- potentially illegal -- is certainly a good reason to make a little noise and stand your ground.<br /><br />the hard part, however, is maintaining as much composure as possible. if you are right? remember that. sometimes it helps just to blink, nod, maintain silence, and let the other person rant away... eventually they will get tired of the lack of response and move along.<br /><br />(all of my theatrical training sometimes pays off...)<br /><br />take care, furtheron. don't shy away from holding your ground when you are right.daisyfaehttp://daisyfae.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com