05-21-2009, 04:40 AM
Good point, Kathy. That's a fascinating aspect to Internet interpersonal communication, IMO. Everyone has an essence that comes across over the ether and we all have a balance (or imbalance) of male/female energy. If we're women raising children on our own, we tend to, for example, come across with more male than female energy as provider vs. nurturer. If we're a stay at home Dad, more female energy may emerge as nurturer vs. provider.
It's an interesting phenomenon and I'm sure it will begin to be taught in school psychology courses at some point, if it isn't already. And if not, it should be!
It just saddens me when people choose to use it as a weapon rather than seeing an opportunity for honest discussion. I suppose it's reflective of our everyday physical experience in the "real world" too. The scale tends to tip toward aggression and resentment rather than tolerance and passivity.
So it goes...for now.
Peace - Anna
It's an interesting phenomenon and I'm sure it will begin to be taught in school psychology courses at some point, if it isn't already. And if not, it should be!
It just saddens me when people choose to use it as a weapon rather than seeing an opportunity for honest discussion. I suppose it's reflective of our everyday physical experience in the "real world" too. The scale tends to tip toward aggression and resentment rather than tolerance and passivity.
So it goes...for now.
Peace - Anna