And now, a word from your sponsor
Between yesterday's post and some other things that have happened recently, I feel a need to come out from behind the screen to chat a little about my vision of my LJ/DW.
First and foremost, LJ/DW is a place for me to think out loud (if you will). I learn by talking (well, actually, more specifically, by hearing my own voice *facepalm* I learned this from a book several years ago). I love to think about things. A lot. I love to talk about things. A lot. I want to feel unencumbered about what I post here. The stuff I post is all about me. If you think I'm posting something directed at you and you are offended, let me know. It's probably nothing to do with you and just (un)happy coincidence that what I'm saying resonates with you.
I have really come to appreciate all of you and feel that I have grown so much. Everyone is unique and we are all different. I love that we have deep interests in common and I also love and value very deeply that we have differences. This is how I learn. I almost said "we", but I cannot speak for everyone (something I have become aware of recently).
What I ask from you is that you respect each other and assume good intent. If someone has said something that shocks you, or offends you, or hurts you, please let me know or them know gently. I want to feel safe here without having to lock and filter my posts and I want all of you to feel safe and welcomed here as well.
I have probably said something wrong or not well here. Please forgive me. I am human and I make mistakes. I work hard to reach out to people and understand them and appreciate them.
Um, wow. This got long. I truly madly deeply appreciate each and every one of you. Yes you too! ♥ ♥ ♥
ETA: Let me also say that so far, things have been mostly ok. And I really want them to stay ok. LJ/DW is my happy place. My very happy place. Thinking about no LJ/DW makes me tear up and as some of you know, I do not cry. The support/interest/encouragement/love/fun I've gotten from all of you in the last 6-12 months has made my life immeasurably better. I know I keep saying that, but it's so true. I'm finally finding the feet underneath me and it's because of all of you. If you think you don't make a difference in anyone's life, look at me. You've made a difference to me.
This entry was originally posted at http://jelazakazone.dreamwidth.org/516158.html. Feel free to comment here or there.
First and foremost, LJ/DW is a place for me to think out loud (if you will). I learn by talking (well, actually, more specifically, by hearing my own voice *facepalm* I learned this from a book several years ago). I love to think about things. A lot. I love to talk about things. A lot. I want to feel unencumbered about what I post here. The stuff I post is all about me. If you think I'm posting something directed at you and you are offended, let me know. It's probably nothing to do with you and just (un)happy coincidence that what I'm saying resonates with you.
I have really come to appreciate all of you and feel that I have grown so much. Everyone is unique and we are all different. I love that we have deep interests in common and I also love and value very deeply that we have differences. This is how I learn. I almost said "we", but I cannot speak for everyone (something I have become aware of recently).
What I ask from you is that you respect each other and assume good intent. If someone has said something that shocks you, or offends you, or hurts you, please let me know or them know gently. I want to feel safe here without having to lock and filter my posts and I want all of you to feel safe and welcomed here as well.
I have probably said something wrong or not well here. Please forgive me. I am human and I make mistakes. I work hard to reach out to people and understand them and appreciate them.
Um, wow. This got long. I truly madly deeply appreciate each and every one of you. Yes you too! ♥ ♥ ♥
ETA: Let me also say that so far, things have been mostly ok. And I really want them to stay ok. LJ/DW is my happy place. My very happy place. Thinking about no LJ/DW makes me tear up and as some of you know, I do not cry. The support/interest/encouragement/love/fun I've gotten from all of you in the last 6-12 months has made my life immeasurably better. I know I keep saying that, but it's so true. I'm finally finding the feet underneath me and it's because of all of you. If you think you don't make a difference in anyone's life, look at me. You've made a difference to me.
This entry was originally posted at http://jelazakazone.dreamwidth.org/516158.html. Feel free to comment here or there.