Sharing, Or Not

I write for my own pleasure. Doing so has uncovered thoughts that are sharable. Other people have benefited in ways that I had not thought. I suppose some thoughts are not comfortable for some, too personal, maybe too delicate? This blog, however, is my commentary on the issues of the day. Some of those issues are very personal. Others are focused on neighborhood, town, city, region, state and nation. Often I have written about international matters.

These thoughts are meant to prick my own mind. I need to think about these things. I come to conclusions after such thought. The next day I may change my mind. That is because I have ventilated my thinking and wondered aloud about matters I know little about. I get feedback that expands my thinking, feedback from you, my readers. Then too, thinking aloud helps hear what is wrong with my logic. I learn from my meanderings.

The inner voice we each have can be tricky. It tends to settle on conclusions that make little sense when shared aloud with others. The process of writing things down is an exercise in articulation that holds its own discipline of logic. We may discover a clearer truth that we hadn’t thought of before.

So, I receive feedback that tells me some people don’t want to hear some stuff I have to say. That’s OK. It means a sensitive matter has been broached. Maybe that matter needs more light of day? Maybe we learn more from each other if we say the uncomfortable thought?

I tend to share everything in this space. It does me good to do so. I hope it does good for my readers as well. If it doesn’t, my apologies. However, for every negative feedback I get several positive comments. On balance I think frank discourse is healthy, even if it is one sided!

I will continue to comment on whatever arises. I know that my parents did not share their aging experience. I am sharing that. I hope it helps others know what they feel and question is normal for many others. That must be a good thing to know.

Besides, life’s absurdity makes for good humor. We can all use more of that!

February 11, 2022

 

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