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Ma-Soom
I hope that my thinking was useful in yours. I was startled when I read your posts after just having put this one up...it was almost like I had been trying to speak to you. That's the beauty of this place - the way we can all connect. I hope all is well with you. Let's visit again soon.
posted by
Krisles
on July 5, 2005 at 9:05 AM
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Joe_Love
I'm so glad you liked it!And thank you for the compliments....come back and read again! I enjoyed visiting you, too, and will again.
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Krisles
on July 5, 2005 at 9:03 AM
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Living in Fear
AAAh...this is just what I needed. How interesting that we were writing on the same thing at the same time, and you had the answers for me. Thanks.
posted by
Ma-Soom
on July 4, 2005 at 8:46 PM
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What a totally great story!
What an impressive, vivid picture you painted! Wonderful style!!
posted by
Joe_Love
on July 4, 2005 at 8:27 PM
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MedusaNextDoor
Thank you! Looking back, it was worth the horrid nights to have had the learning experience...the old silver lining!
posted by
Krisles
on July 4, 2005 at 5:56 PM
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Krisles....Terrific job. Enjoyed your post....
I felt so bad for you with that black hat at night. Your poor little thing. But you overcame it!
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MedusaNextDoor
on July 4, 2005 at 5:47 PM
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Quirkyalone
You sure do! And it's like exercising a muscle; the more you do it, form the habit, the easier it becomes until it is just the way you are. Thanks for reading...and do it!!
posted by
Krisles
on July 4, 2005 at 5:09 PM
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I like your attitude towards fear, and I would like to adopt it as well. Nothing stops people from achieving their dreams more than fear, and you're right, it really sucks. I hadn't thought before reading this that I had the power to just ay "no" to fear...but I DO!!
posted by
Julia.
on July 4, 2005 at 4:33 PM
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SincerityAnna
Thank you for the compliment! I say, spit on fear!! I am so glad I was raised with the sensibility about it that I was. It really is everywhere and when people face it down, they have the most joyful feeling! Thanks for reading.
posted by
Krisles
on July 4, 2005 at 11:05 AM
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Krisles,
WHat a great post. I guess you must experience it to face it, and face it to overcome it. I hate fear too, and ya know, maybe, just maybe it is the worst of all evils...
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SincerityAnna
on July 4, 2005 at 7:59 AM
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Brimstone
Thank you so much! That's one of the nicest compliments I've received...I do have a lot of opinions and soapboxes! And, I do have my passions....glad you appreciate them....as I do yours.
posted by
Krisles
on July 4, 2005 at 12:31 AM
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Krisles
Yes...Fear, if not faced, is a flaming wall. If stared down, fear becomes our tool.
Excellent post! You may be the Queen of all genre on Blogit...you seem to have great insight and wisdom to give, as well as a gift for writing things to excite the fear right out of a fella! 
Seriously, though...great work!
posted by
bwFrampton
on July 4, 2005 at 12:20 AM
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she is certainly a reason to fight it. fear is smart though, it never goes away, we just have to develop the confidence to beat it down :)
posted by
mmm-w
on July 3, 2005 at 6:13 PM
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Krisles,
I've begun the fight against it. Some days are better than others. The mind is awesome. I just need to learn how to control mine. I'm learning as I go along.
posted by
word.smith
on July 3, 2005 at 5:13 PM
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word.smith
Thanks! Yes, I think we are all more alike than we are different...when we take the time to share things like this. I hope you will take the time to send it packing so you enjoy all your moments alone....I'm sure your own company is wonderful!!
posted by
Krisles
on July 3, 2005 at 5:06 PM
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Will
Thanks! I know she will remember...she's just a little hard head sometimes (can't imagine where that gene comes from!). The biggest fear I have is of wasps! I can control it when I have to but my grandmother and a couple of cousins were allergic to them to the point of death and it imprinted me so my initial reaction is fear when I see one flying near me...public speaking doesn't bother me in the least, snakes don't really bother me, I'll walk down any street, forget to lock my doors all the time, live alone at the lake...but those dang wasps!!!!
posted by
Krisles
on July 3, 2005 at 5:04 PM
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Krisles.
It's amazing the similarities that people go through, while being oceans apart. I used to experience the same thing at nights from watching scary movies and from being told ghost stories as a child. Even now, when I am alone at home, I tend to cover up. I know I experience baseless fear and that it won't leave until I am good and ready to send it packing. Great post.
posted by
word.smith
on July 3, 2005 at 4:57 PM
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Krisles, Good go with the fear factor issues. There's so many to choose
from. Dark,death, being lost,bugs,dogs,wild animals,crazy people intent on harm,-ahh just too many.- even the fear of success, failure or rejection. Strange as it might seem, I lost a lot of this over time.I'm sure there is some things that still scare me, but I can't seem to think of any. Maybe that's what I should be alarmed about- not knowing the thing that scares me. You did right by the bicycle. She'll remember that, one day down the road. You'll see.
posted by
I-R-William
on July 3, 2005 at 4:33 PM
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mmm-w
Thank you! And I am so glad you learned to beat yours back...from what I've read, you really had some to deal with. And what a gift you will be able to give your little girl...some real experience with how to not live her life having to fight those boogie men!
posted by
Krisles
on July 3, 2005 at 4:01 PM
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great post and very beautifully written....
i despise fear. lived a chunk of my life absolutely paralized by it.... you write it for a reason, and it will continue to touch people!
posted by
mmm-w
on July 3, 2005 at 3:50 PM
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banana bread, banana bread - it's a friggin' type twister!!!!
posted by
Krisles
on July 3, 2005 at 3:46 PM
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mikebrown
It's the banana breat blabber!! Glad to see you here...hope you'll read some of my others, too. And glad you have a healthy respect for fear - telling about banana bread like you did!!!! You are so funny...I really enjoy your posts. Thanks for visiting!
posted by
Krisles
on July 3, 2005 at 3:44 PM
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On fear
I liked the post; especially the first paragraph...fear being the greatest evil. I think fear may just be the root of most evil...the cause of the insecurity that breeds bigotry and hate. But then again fear can be a good thing, too. It's lucky that I'm afraid of going to jail (I'm too pretty), or there would be a trail of dead stupid people following me wherever I go.
By the way, thanks for all the comments on mine. I figured I'd return the favor.
posted by
mikebrown
on July 3, 2005 at 3:40 PM
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Passion
Thank you! It was a really special thing and I am so glad I got to do it....she lived with us the first year of her life (mom and dad,too) and in photos she looks a lot like I did when I was young (except she has the A. Jolie lips!!) - I often wonder that I will always favor her somewhat over the other two...I'm just an absolute fool for her on the one hand and the one person who calls her on her shit on the other!
posted by
Krisles
on July 3, 2005 at 3:40 PM
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What a great thing you gave her.
Bet she'll never forget this incident. You not only made her face her fears and deal with them, but you also taught her about sticking with things and not giving up.
posted by
Passionflower
on July 3, 2005 at 3:28 PM
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