tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8058304572077474516.post5639093256757700179..comments2023-10-19T05:34:10.647-05:00Comments on Celia Yeary-Romance...and a little bit of Texas: Our Insensitive/Too Sensitive WorldAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16272417114895975742noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8058304572077474516.post-69480471198028592002012-05-03T12:14:01.906-05:002012-05-03T12:14:01.906-05:00Yes, many of us are too sensitive and many aren...Yes, many of us are too sensitive and many aren't sensitive enough. I guess it can be hard to find a balance. Maybe the trick is to be sensitive toward others but also learn to just let stuff slide off our backs. Too much overreacting in general these days. Nice post, Celia.LK Hunsakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10706929624587891992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8058304572077474516.post-90075809061098497072012-04-28T09:52:13.289-05:002012-04-28T09:52:13.289-05:00Sandra--this broke my heart.
It's astonishing,...Sandra--this broke my heart.<br />It's astonishing, isn't it, the stupity and nearsightedness of people. I would have though immediately that the child had had chemo. And you would have, too.<br />Thanks for sharing that.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272417114895975742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8058304572077474516.post-85194429773097074792012-04-27T20:06:35.178-05:002012-04-27T20:06:35.178-05:00Your post reminded me of an event that happened ye...Your post reminded me of an event that happened years ago. <br />My friend stopped at a drug store after her three-year-old sons chemo appointment. Two women loudly expressed there disapproval of his 'Shaved Head'. <br />They never knew that she lost him a few weeks later.Sandra Daileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096003641160112825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8058304572077474516.post-19103847449724102622012-04-27T15:09:12.232-05:002012-04-27T15:09:12.232-05:00Larry--I don't think being thoughtful and cari...Larry--I don't think being thoughtful and caring makes us a soft touch. But I can see how someone might feel they cannot act any other way. Have you even known anyone like that? A person who always smiles and agrees? There aren't many. Certainly we want to be as nice as we can...<br />Like you--I don't like to be told something I already know, either.<br />Two of a kind, here, and I didn't think of it. Thanks!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272417114895975742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8058304572077474516.post-65003183788307911192012-04-27T15:06:13.663-05:002012-04-27T15:06:13.663-05:00Ilona--that's the bottom line, isn't it? D...Ilona--that's the bottom line, isn't it? Don't judge until you know the whole story.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272417114895975742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8058304572077474516.post-49085165132995631952012-04-27T15:05:37.011-05:002012-04-27T15:05:37.011-05:00Miriam--I love your dad's saying! Very true, a...Miriam--I love your dad's saying! Very true, and good for him.<br />Yes, the little boxes. <br />As we mature, it's easier for us to understand not all people and situations are going to suit us.<br />I always thing--Choose your battles. You can't fight everything.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272417114895975742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8058304572077474516.post-47081728354382851532012-04-27T15:03:20.585-05:002012-04-27T15:03:20.585-05:00Paula--your first statement made my jaw drop! That...Paula--your first statement made my jaw drop! That is outrageous. I can't say I've ever known anyone who would admit that, although I have encountered a few people in my life whom I thought felt that way. It's like you have to prove yourself to the person. In the end, I guess I could do without the friendship of that kind of person.<br />Wow.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272417114895975742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8058304572077474516.post-21587077420574334322012-04-27T15:00:36.512-05:002012-04-27T15:00:36.512-05:00Sarah--thanks for sharing that. I think we become ...Sarah--thanks for sharing that. I think we become the angriest when someone tramples on the feelings of someone who is vulnerable. I have some personal experience, too, concerning a child. You really want to step in!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272417114895975742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8058304572077474516.post-5338337056000743592012-04-27T14:58:15.568-05:002012-04-27T14:58:15.568-05:00Sarah--and I'm no saint! But as you say, we sh...Sarah--and I'm no saint! But as you say, we should have an agenda of treating others as well as we cna. Sometimes, it's really hard! If someone annoys me, I move away...if I can. <br />I'm also thinking of the atheists who want crosses removed from places. Now that makes me mad...but in reality they are being just overly sensitive. We don't have to cater to every sensitive topic.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272417114895975742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8058304572077474516.post-41506529555025845262012-04-27T14:55:18.230-05:002012-04-27T14:55:18.230-05:00Thanks, Linda. You have insight, as you always do....Thanks, Linda. You have insight, as you always do. I think being a clerk or salesperson in a store might be the hardest thing in the world to do, unless you like people. I feel as you do, except I have encountered a few who really should find another line of work.<br />No, we don't know what kind of day they've had...that's for sure.<br />Sometimes I find myself thinking, "I'm glad I don't have that job."Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272417114895975742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8058304572077474516.post-19428445203409057232012-04-27T11:14:37.847-05:002012-04-27T11:14:37.847-05:00Hi Celia: May I add to the list what bothers me: W...Hi Celia: May I add to the list what bothers me: We don't like to be told something we already know. Very good thoughts. I'm afraid I try hard not to offend somebody or be critical of someone. Perhaps I'm overly doing on that one but I want to be sincere and helpful and tactful. It works but I don't want to be a soft touch either. That last one is really hard. It looks like you had a lot of responses on your post and that is great. I need to show on blogs and posts more often.Larry Hammersleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02374373137478765952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8058304572077474516.post-71405542530629725612012-04-27T10:03:51.295-05:002012-04-27T10:03:51.295-05:00Celia, excellent post! I don't think you can r...Celia, excellent post! I don't think you can really understand a person if you haven't walked in their shoes. Never make judgements on people without knowing their situation.Ilona Fridlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8058304572077474516.post-46572786059506259222012-04-27T08:01:51.386-05:002012-04-27T08:01:51.386-05:00Very nice post, Celia. You make a great point tha...Very nice post, Celia. You make a great point that people naturally try to form their world into the little box that is most comfortable for them. That's where I think the perception of intrusion or unkindness comes about--something jars the boundaries of the little box. My dad gave me the true man's perspective on this, I think (and I still have to laugh). He always said, "If you don't like what I are, there's plenty of room where I ain't." Even while I laugh, though, I think there's a lot of truth in that. It's a very big world. What irritates you can be gone the moment you stop thinking about it. Move on with a smile.Miriam Newmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05105724854045409335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8058304572077474516.post-20282740457509616442012-04-27T04:58:52.107-05:002012-04-27T04:58:52.107-05:00A very thought-provoking post, Celia. I remember s...A very thought-provoking post, Celia. I remember someone once stating that she automatically 'disliked' people until they gave her a reason to like them. It struck me as a very negative attitude, and I realised mine was the exact opposite - I like people until they give me a reason to dislike them, and even then, I try to understand why they might have done something I disliked i.e. is it just them, or is it me over-reacting to something? <br />See, I told you your post was thought-provoking!Paula Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10040623635956769807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8058304572077474516.post-61886595727254570412012-04-26T22:09:06.928-05:002012-04-26T22:09:06.928-05:00HI Celia!
Wonderful post! I agree with your being...HI Celia!<br /><br />Wonderful post! I agree with your being stunned. I wish a lot more people would try to be good and think with BOTH head and heart.<br /><br />My favorite saying is stolen from Scout, "Walk a mile in his shoes." For example: My son has had 4yrs of intensive speech therapy. He is about 80-90% inteligible, but it takes him saying things once or twice sometimes-- we go out into public and he'll go up to kids and try to talk to them (which is a huge milestone!) and because his speech is tricky they ignore him! Some adults too! Oh, you talk about mad mama bear syndrome! It breaks my heart.<br /><br />Thanks for shedding light on a very improtant topic. :)Sarah Simashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03702070733137961412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8058304572077474516.post-54835599278512718902012-04-26T21:29:18.817-05:002012-04-26T21:29:18.817-05:00We live in a time when people are disconnected fro...We live in a time when people are disconnected from the present moment. Too much reality TV seems to initiate an attitude that rude, crass behavior is cool.<br />I believe that good manners make society run more smoothly. Perhaps we should all try to be present more--see that sunset, listen to that person we're with.<br />Try not to judge but make a stand for what's right when we see injustice. Sometimes a person has to fight but it's always best to listen to the other point of view first. <br />Of course, if you can do all that, you might be a saint. LOL<br />A very thought provoking blog, Celia.Sarah J. McNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17749991094677728042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8058304572077474516.post-27559303113334058762012-04-26T20:34:01.149-05:002012-04-26T20:34:01.149-05:00Celia, I've heard it said that when someone is...Celia, I've heard it said that when someone is the most obnoxious is when they need kindness the most. But it's hard to turn the other cheek. Service people who are grouchy make me want to remind them that they owe their job to people like me. But I try to be pleasant instead since I don't know what problems they may be dealing with. Great blog today.Linda Swifthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00749255692298669394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8058304572077474516.post-49990429846840756912012-04-26T19:29:45.387-05:002012-04-26T19:29:45.387-05:00Zequeatta--I like your attitude. One of my local f...Zequeatta--I like your attitude. One of my local friends is like that--she has the prettiest smile and she bestows it on everyone. She's like a ray of sunshine in a dreary world. I love her to pieces. I don't smile big..but I try to speak and ask queations..how're you doing? Is your family well? Are you grandchildren coming to visit soon? It doesn't take much, does it, to make someone happy?<br />Thank you so much for your comment.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272417114895975742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8058304572077474516.post-77091366499391232522012-04-26T16:58:04.630-05:002012-04-26T16:58:04.630-05:00I think you should at all times try to be kind. An...I think you should at all times try to be kind. And smile! Smile often. It makes a better world.Zequeatta Jaqueshttp://www.zequeattajaques.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8058304572077474516.post-84174528296264665262012-04-26T16:29:44.893-05:002012-04-26T16:29:44.893-05:00Paisley--you probably shock everyone you meet! Peo...Paisley--you probably shock everyone you meet! People don't expect that from strangers. I admit, I want to shop and not talk to anyone--other times, though, I feel rather happy and smile and say hello.Thanks for you thoughts. Very good.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272417114895975742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8058304572077474516.post-10185520103574680732012-04-26T16:27:28.930-05:002012-04-26T16:27:28.930-05:00Maggie--it definitely is an erosion of our culture...Maggie--it definitely is an erosion of our culture. Too many citizens have turned inward--note how many heads are down as you walk around on the street. Total self-absorbtion.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272417114895975742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8058304572077474516.post-11657289585563609882012-04-26T16:26:14.281-05:002012-04-26T16:26:14.281-05:00JUNE--we can always find other worse off than we a...JUNE--we can always find other worse off than we are.I feel fortunate, as I'm sure you do.<br />Thanks!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272417114895975742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8058304572077474516.post-49585806875338854512012-04-26T16:25:09.014-05:002012-04-26T16:25:09.014-05:00Tina--I know what you mean about some announcing t...Tina--I know what you mean about some announcing to the world how good they are. That really rubs the wrong way.<br />Oh, yes, our kids as teens--our son did not want any help, heaven forbid Mom would interfere. But our daughter was super sensitive and we talked a lot during her teens years. She actually wanted my advice--I had to be careful not to take over for her--she would have let me.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272417114895975742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8058304572077474516.post-38490913833660457812012-04-26T16:23:12.358-05:002012-04-26T16:23:12.358-05:00Delores--I understand. You must have a special way...Delores--I understand. You must have a special way of doing this...and I applaud you. Thanks!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272417114895975742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8058304572077474516.post-65410144753766196372012-04-26T16:21:49.664-05:002012-04-26T16:21:49.664-05:00Mona--I like that saying. All it takes is one litt...Mona--I like that saying. All it takes is one little thing to act pleasant and sensitive. Thanks for sharing with me.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272417114895975742noreply@blogger.com