tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7263788220250087491.post167439190705978566..comments2023-05-12T05:10:30.674-06:00Comments on Hamguin's Hide-not: The OFG, unprompted (OFG XXIII)Rick Hamrickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09621981388013851089noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7263788220250087491.post-38016533756957087822008-10-15T15:19:00.000-06:002008-10-15T15:19:00.000-06:00Angela--May I quote you on that?"You just don't ge...Angela--May I quote you on that?<BR/><BR/>"You just don't get smart shopping."<BR/><BR/>That's the most-succinct way of putting a powerful truth I have heard lately.<BR/><BR/>As always, thanks for stopping by.Rick Hamrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09621981388013851089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7263788220250087491.post-77971301657914439642008-10-14T06:50:00.000-06:002008-10-14T06:50:00.000-06:00I really love these OFG posts, Rick! How convenie...I really love these OFG posts, Rick! How convenient of you to have such a wise alter-ego.<BR/><BR/>It's unfortunate that in our culture we do not honor the wisdom of our elders very often, nor have we created an environment for folks to actually become wise. I see more wisdom in children usually. I think it's directly tied to our recent lack of respect for our Earth Mother and the pursuit of rampant materialism. You just don't get smart shopping.Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12153878171712341666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7263788220250087491.post-90008331909570725562008-10-12T07:28:00.000-06:002008-10-12T07:28:00.000-06:00Jane--thanks so much for your insightful comment.I...Jane--thanks so much for your insightful comment.<BR/><BR/>I love pleasing people, and I have learned it is a self-sustaining process as long as I am willing to list my very own self as one of the people who need to be pleased.<BR/><BR/>The problem is not that we seek to please others, it is the fact that so many folks like us do so without regard for our own needs.<BR/><BR/>You express it perfectly, my friend. When we dance together in cooperation, we allow the energy to feed us all.Rick Hamrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09621981388013851089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7263788220250087491.post-1848090704826566532008-10-12T07:21:00.000-06:002008-10-12T07:21:00.000-06:00Good morning Rick,Great post! I've been a people ...Good morning Rick,<BR/><BR/>Great post! I've been a people pleaser my whole life and it's definitely something I've been working on.<BR/><BR/>So many times I think people hold back stating their thoughts because they fear a negative reaction from the other person.<BR/><BR/>It is all about the dance of cooperation. My boss, who is also a mentor to me, explained how she and her spouse have discussions that could be perceived as "hurtful". When one of them needs to have their feelings heard, they state that they need to have a "safe place" to have the discussion. The "safe place" is simply an imaginary space where there will be no judgement or resentment. They say it has worked wonders in their communication.Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01569351612820181636noreply@blogger.com