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whacky46
what opened my eyes was reading about using psychological defenses to feel safe. it doesn't make one feel safe; it does the complete opposite.
posted by
avant-garde
on July 9, 2005 at 5:04 PM
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spitfire
thanks. feeling defensive is not feeling strong to me. it's being scared, alone, and frightened of what might happen.
posted by
avant-garde
on July 9, 2005 at 5:02 PM
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calebsblogger
i've always been a fighter, a person who argued over right and wrong. and i've always been afraid and perceived myself as weak. i feel now that i don't have to win, or even struggle to feel strong. i am not advocating taking abuse, but i now question the whole 'being strong' belief the world worships.
posted by
avant-garde
on July 9, 2005 at 5:00 PM
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I have been struggling with some of these issues...
and you have certianly given me something to think about.
posted by
Whacky
on July 9, 2005 at 4:18 PM
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avant,
I question myself about some of those things now and then. Great post as always. Your writing is always inspirational.
posted by
SpitFire70
on July 9, 2005 at 2:59 PM
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I have struggled with this issue myself
I have often wondered whether I was doing the right thing in the face of broken relationships. Was I being "strong" to swallow hard and not run away in the face of crazy-making attitudes? Was it a sign of strength that I did not force the other to admit I was right? Was I a wimp to let the other get away with it? Is God calling me to take a stand for what I think is God's will in the matter? Is God testing my resolve and willingness to trust in Him?
posted by
calebs_blogger
on July 9, 2005 at 2:51 PM
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