It’s always worth noting that whatever comes from my point of view is just that. Well, probably not when I quote Shakespeare or Socrates or Rumi or W. C. Field’s…
As I listen to myself speaking out loud in more public places, I’m aware of how often I say “for me”.
I do this because as I have become aware that we all have unique experiences and interpretations, I do not want to be known as an authority on anything beyond my own life. And even sometimes that’s questionable. 🤭
This is in direct disagreement with an article I read long ago that advised against using qualifying statements like “for me”.
I would consider that qualifier (not disclaimer) as a necessity. Unless seeking the adoring following by lemmings. “By attraction, not promotion” appears in the Big Book to convey a proper sense of how current members might attract new members. Humility is a part of connection as well. Keep doin’ what you’re doin’ and you’ll keep gettin’ what you’re gettin’.
I had a recognition this morning of the spaces and places I am growing into... where it is less like shouting into the void and more like inviting friends to share a cup of tea.
Thank you for the clarification!
I appreciate hearing your interpretations. :)
It’s always worth noting that whatever comes from my point of view is just that. Well, probably not when I quote Shakespeare or Socrates or Rumi or W. C. Field’s…
And I yours, Gail.
As I listen to myself speaking out loud in more public places, I’m aware of how often I say “for me”.
I do this because as I have become aware that we all have unique experiences and interpretations, I do not want to be known as an authority on anything beyond my own life. And even sometimes that’s questionable. 🤭
This is in direct disagreement with an article I read long ago that advised against using qualifying statements like “for me”.
I would consider that qualifier (not disclaimer) as a necessity. Unless seeking the adoring following by lemmings. “By attraction, not promotion” appears in the Big Book to convey a proper sense of how current members might attract new members. Humility is a part of connection as well. Keep doin’ what you’re doin’ and you’ll keep gettin’ what you’re gettin’.
Indeed!
I had a recognition this morning of the spaces and places I am growing into... where it is less like shouting into the void and more like inviting friends to share a cup of tea.
It's all good!