If you read my humble site even occasionally, you probably know I don't really post much in the way of my own personal thoughts. I usually post what I think are interesting articles that express ideas that I feel something for.
A realm I feel is pretty safe.
It's the posting of intimate feelings and thoughts that scare me. Being vulnerable to the strangers and the great wide open that is the internet thats pretty frightening.
I've seen so much go wrong after someone posts their personal thoughts in a blog, or even in an email to only one person.
Doing something like this online where everyone can read it is like walking through a minefield in bare feet.
Its asking for trouble.
What is my point? I don't know. Other than to say, I really feel the need to get this off of my chest. And for now, this seems like the best way. So this posting isn't really me saying my usual, "here is something I hope you enjoy".
This is me saying: "Here is something."
As much as I love the internet, and blogs, what happened to me tonight serves as a reminder that when reading a blog or an email, one should be mindful that what is on the screen is subjective. In many ways it is not real. I've said for years that I am a huge believer in the power of one on one, face to face, uninterrupted, quality time communication.
Its why I became a counselor.
Because it is in that framework where wars have ended, marriages have healed and disaster averted.
The writers of blogs and emails - and their readers, should never forget that.
There is no substitute for being there. Its another level of courage, respect and dedication between two people to share a message in the flesh.
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