Dear Norman,
I'm not quite sure which bit of my mail was taken as 'posturing', but
I'm aware that everyone has a place/a position/a stance to come from.
Where I come from is a place of hopefully broader vision. For myself,
my commitment to my own inner growth, is also my commitment to my wider
world. I yet again simply state that from my perspective (and we all
have one, albeit different - and this is good), I can see a reflection
of the individuals journey to evolve, to grow, and to heal, in the wider
world about me, and in particular the events and political situation on
which the world is focused at the present time. A large shadow aspect
of a collective humanity (merely my view, but perhaps no less valid
than yours?)
Surely it is good that we are each able to bring a new viewpoint to
share with each other. I cannot help how you will feel about this as an
individual, nor would I wish to go over and over this point any
further, but simply hope to clarify once and for all for you, my own
perspective and humble opinion. You are free to disagree and I'm okay
with that.
My own personal way of 'addessing' the deeper issues, is to do my bit,
within myself, as I feel that to keep my own balance and individual
clarity and inner peace, is what will help those around me to stay close
to theirs. I know this is true and have experienced how a steady
captain, assures a secure and harmonious crew.
And Norman, I have no wish to shoot any messengers who talk of change as
change is something that is inevitable and continuous within this
universe. But can I ask you, what it is about others sharing their
views that you find so difficult to accept? Because I cannot help but
feel your defensiveness.
With Best Wishes
Amanda
On Sunday, September 23, 2001, at 10:24 PM, Norman Claringbull wrote:
> Dear Amanda,
>
> Perhaps it would be more helpful, if rather than list-members simply
> making
> gestures, if they actually tried to address these serious issues
> instead.
> Some of our colleagues seem to think that patronising, "holier that
> though"
> posturing will make all the problems disappear. It won't. Despite silly
> flamer type responses, I have still continued to posting defendable,
> reasoned and politely put statements onto this list. My views might not
> coincide with the majority of list recipients but they will
> increasingly be
> coming to the fore. The world has changed and I believe that we all must
> change with it. As I said in my last post, shooting the messenger won't
> make
> the message go away. Nor will shaking heads.
>
> Best wishes
> Norman
>
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