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In the past few weeks I have been thinking about the ways our greatest strengths can sometimes be our greatest weaknesses as well...
There are so many people here who have a lot in common and for one reason or another have gone down paths that have ended in them no longer seeing the good in that person but being blinded by pain inflicted in hurts thrown back and forth.
I would like to conduct an experiment... I would like for everyone to make three lists...
1) List five people here who you have a natural affinity for and have made a difference because you met them here. List at least of the characteristics about them that drew them to you.
2) List five people here who you may not know well, but would like to know more about and get to know better . List the characteristics that draw you to want to know more.
3) List five people who may be vastly different from you or for whom in the past you may have had even negative interactions but for whom you may admire traits and potentially have something in common. List their similarities to you and why you might want to learn more about them.
This exercise may require you to suspend some of your preconceived notions, things you have heard, or even online altercations you may have had with someone to see them in a new light. It may take a bit of courage and ability to think outside the box to start again. But who wouldnt like a clean slate?
This experiment was brought on by some of the events of the last month.
I will admit that when I first heard about the amnesty program, it took me aback. I thought about some of the reasons different members were banned and thought absolutely not. But none of us are static beings. We are a different man or woman today than we were yesterday. Life is hard enough .Wouldnt everyone like the chance to start afresh and not have it held against them? Lets try it. I am sure when you look back through your lists and compare the personality characteristics you may find that many of us have more in common than we think. What draws you may tell you something as well.
1) Five LPSG friends ( though you may have many start with five)
Mindseye- Plain speaking, Fierce intelligence, loyal, passionate
Mr Snakey- Warmth, Compassion, Patience, Kindness,loyal
Prepstud- Loyal, Creative, thoughtful, passionate, intelligent
Rikter8- Creative, Thoughtful, Caring, Loyal, passionate
DeeBlackthorne - Brilliant, Unconventional mindset, Loving, Loyal
2) Newer friends or people who intrigue you (Start with five)
Nudeyorker- Intelligence, diplomacy, graciousness, kindness, creativity
NJQT- Intelligence, Passionate, hungry mind, opinionated
Cockoloco- Humor, intelligence, kindness, openess
Catch of the Day- Different mindset, kindness, open, fun loving
Mercurial Bliss- Gracious, Intelligent, introspective, kind
3) People who may surprise you (Start with five)
Snoozan- Intelligent, Creative, Fun loving, passionate
Chicago Sam- Intelligent, Creative, fun loving, gracious
Lex- Intelligent, Creative, passionate, Persistant
DC Deep- Intelligent, Creative, gracious, Passionate
YOu may notice that many of the characteristics you most you will see throughout your lists...
There are so many people here who have a lot in common and for one reason or another have gone down paths that have ended in them no longer seeing the good in that person but being blinded by pain inflicted in hurts thrown back and forth.
I would like to conduct an experiment... I would like for everyone to make three lists...
1) List five people here who you have a natural affinity for and have made a difference because you met them here. List at least of the characteristics about them that drew them to you.
2) List five people here who you may not know well, but would like to know more about and get to know better . List the characteristics that draw you to want to know more.
3) List five people who may be vastly different from you or for whom in the past you may have had even negative interactions but for whom you may admire traits and potentially have something in common. List their similarities to you and why you might want to learn more about them.
This exercise may require you to suspend some of your preconceived notions, things you have heard, or even online altercations you may have had with someone to see them in a new light. It may take a bit of courage and ability to think outside the box to start again. But who wouldnt like a clean slate?
This experiment was brought on by some of the events of the last month.
I will admit that when I first heard about the amnesty program, it took me aback. I thought about some of the reasons different members were banned and thought absolutely not. But none of us are static beings. We are a different man or woman today than we were yesterday. Life is hard enough .Wouldnt everyone like the chance to start afresh and not have it held against them? Lets try it. I am sure when you look back through your lists and compare the personality characteristics you may find that many of us have more in common than we think. What draws you may tell you something as well.
1) Five LPSG friends ( though you may have many start with five)
Mindseye- Plain speaking, Fierce intelligence, loyal, passionate
Mr Snakey- Warmth, Compassion, Patience, Kindness,loyal
Prepstud- Loyal, Creative, thoughtful, passionate, intelligent
Rikter8- Creative, Thoughtful, Caring, Loyal, passionate
DeeBlackthorne - Brilliant, Unconventional mindset, Loving, Loyal
2) Newer friends or people who intrigue you (Start with five)
Nudeyorker- Intelligence, diplomacy, graciousness, kindness, creativity
NJQT- Intelligence, Passionate, hungry mind, opinionated
Cockoloco- Humor, intelligence, kindness, openess
Catch of the Day- Different mindset, kindness, open, fun loving
Mercurial Bliss- Gracious, Intelligent, introspective, kind
3) People who may surprise you (Start with five)
Snoozan- Intelligent, Creative, Fun loving, passionate
Chicago Sam- Intelligent, Creative, fun loving, gracious
Lex- Intelligent, Creative, passionate, Persistant
DC Deep- Intelligent, Creative, gracious, Passionate
YOu may notice that many of the characteristics you most you will see throughout your lists...
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