07-02-2005, 11:51 AM
April,
Just thought this thread needs some positive vibes to counterbalance the negativity that sometimes rears its ugly head under the banner of free speech. I support free speech and it's virutally impossible to offend me. Like you, nothing in this thread offended me. It's just the opinions of a person I will never know or understand.
Now here comes the positive part...After reading your words I found something that made the thread worth it. And that is, that my wife and I would love to get to know you someday. We respect not only your openness, but the way you structure and communicate your thoughts. You are a wise, reflective and compassionate person, the kind of person we would be honored to have as a friend. No doubt we might disagree on some topics and issues, but that's the beauty and fun of talking story, right? I have so many opinions that I'm quite sure would bore the hell out of other forum members. And who really cares about my opinions, anyway? I'm just a small fish in this wondrous land we call Puna. I'll keep my humble opinions to myself unless someone really wants to know - or unless it contributes to what I believe this forum is about: helping other folks survive and find fulfillment in Puna.
Keep posting, and hope to meet you soon!
In the end, aloha trumps negativity every time.
Aloha nui to all!
Tim
Just thought this thread needs some positive vibes to counterbalance the negativity that sometimes rears its ugly head under the banner of free speech. I support free speech and it's virutally impossible to offend me. Like you, nothing in this thread offended me. It's just the opinions of a person I will never know or understand.
Now here comes the positive part...After reading your words I found something that made the thread worth it. And that is, that my wife and I would love to get to know you someday. We respect not only your openness, but the way you structure and communicate your thoughts. You are a wise, reflective and compassionate person, the kind of person we would be honored to have as a friend. No doubt we might disagree on some topics and issues, but that's the beauty and fun of talking story, right? I have so many opinions that I'm quite sure would bore the hell out of other forum members. And who really cares about my opinions, anyway? I'm just a small fish in this wondrous land we call Puna. I'll keep my humble opinions to myself unless someone really wants to know - or unless it contributes to what I believe this forum is about: helping other folks survive and find fulfillment in Puna.
Keep posting, and hope to meet you soon!
In the end, aloha trumps negativity every time.
Aloha nui to all!
Tim
Tim
A superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions--Confucius
A superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions--Confucius