Re: I need some help (LONG)

[Guest guest]

Hi CJ,

Jennie wrote:

> I kind of sense though that you have a larger issue that is connected to this

that is what you really want help with... ? But if so... I'm missing it...

I wondered that, too. 's response offered one clue, the investment you

have already made in this group. It does sound considerable, and I am sure that

people did benefit from the things you posted there. Maybe their lives have

gotten hectic and they no longer have time to post, or perhaps, seeing the

environment had changed, they have moved on. Judy also spoke to the challenges

of running online discussion groups. I laughed at her description of the

Munchhausen's writer, good one Judy, I will remember that one!

There is only one constant, and that is change. Try to celebrate the good

memories, and give yourself a pat on the back for your accomplishments, and

perhaps, yes, grieve for the loss of a community too, and then move on, and find

(or make) new communities.

- Helen

[Guest guest]

Helen,

 

Thanks for asking:) Yes, I am still around, silent and “reading

only” (that’s lurking, isn’t it! ;p). We are kind of living in the fast lane the past months and

hardly had time to be online, so, also no interesting articles to share.

 

I started intensive courses “reading and writing Arabic” and

oh dear, what a challenge that turned out to be! It kept me on my toes. Besides

that, the soup kitchen for the elderly where I volunteer was/is so low on funds

that fundraising became urgent and needed full attention too. Add to that

'regional tension', regular houseguests and our ‘daily challenges’, 24 hours in one day seem not

enough.

 

I believe that “things happen for a reason”. Being so wrapped

up means we’re not actively working on issues, instead, it turns out to be a

time of observation that gives inspiration for the next phase. My search for better

understanding, better communication, finding a better balance between ‘giving

and taking’ and what is achievable and what isn’t, never ends.

 

I’m ever so grateful for the interesting discussions and

shared articles; they keep me in touch with our “reality”. I follow my

“e-family” with all ups and downs and hope to join in as soon as things get a

bit less hectic.

 

With you all in thought! Greetings,

Anoush

CJ, I like the articles and information that you (and others) post here (haven't heard from Anoush for awhile, hope she's still here.) My philosophy was always, " if the shoe fits, wear it, if it doesn't, don't buy the shoe. " But there will always be those who would not even allow you to see the shoe if *they* don't like it, and that's true for both AS and NT. Ignore 'em. Or even better, unsub from those groups.

 

best regards,

Helen

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[Guest guest]

Helen,

 

Thanks for asking:) Yes, I am still around, silent and “reading

only” (that’s lurking, isn’t it! ;p). We are kind of living in the fast lane the past months and

hardly had time to be online, so, also no interesting articles to share.

 

I started intensive courses “reading and writing Arabic” and

oh dear, what a challenge that turned out to be! It kept me on my toes. Besides

that, the soup kitchen for the elderly where I volunteer was/is so low on funds

that fundraising became urgent and needed full attention too. Add to that

'regional tension', regular houseguests and our ‘daily challenges’, 24 hours in one day seem not

enough.

 

I believe that “things happen for a reason”. Being so wrapped

up means we’re not actively working on issues, instead, it turns out to be a

time of observation that gives inspiration for the next phase. My search for better

understanding, better communication, finding a better balance between ‘giving

and taking’ and what is achievable and what isn’t, never ends.

 

I’m ever so grateful for the interesting discussions and

shared articles; they keep me in touch with our “reality”. I follow my

“e-family” with all ups and downs and hope to join in as soon as things get a

bit less hectic.

 

With you all in thought! Greetings,

Anoush

CJ, I like the articles and information that you (and others) post here (haven't heard from Anoush for awhile, hope she's still here.) My philosophy was always, " if the shoe fits, wear it, if it doesn't, don't buy the shoe. " But there will always be those who would not even allow you to see the shoe if *they* don't like it, and that's true for both AS and NT. Ignore 'em. Or even better, unsub from those groups.

 

best regards,

Helen

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