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Conversations With Concerned Friends!

Calmkoala

Published on August 14, 2017

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Over the weekend I met with some good friends, who expressed their concern about the amount of time that I seemed to be ‘playing about’ on the internet. Why wasn’t I putting this time to ‘good use’?

They were worried that I seemed to be wasting time when I could be doing other ‘useful things’? These were people who are normally reactive to life and in my view, live within fairly narrow boundaries.

Boundaries which have been determined by others, their parents long ago, their boss or their own view of society’s expectations. They don’t question or explore other options.

Now, if I am honest I have lived (albeit usually uncomfortably) within many of these constraints much of my life. So, I understood their concerns, but what I found more disheartening was that they had no interest in my explanations.
I wasn’t trying to justify myself, going in with missionary zeal or trying to ‘convert’ them to do the same as me. Just trying to answer what I thought was a question.

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I was quite shocked and disappointed by the fact I discovered they had no interest, curiosity or imagination about anything new and different. I have always felt that these are vital attributes that even a small child should be encouraged to develop.

The world is a wonderful place if you can look in wonder at nature or appreciate kind acts from people who care. What an amazing place the world is when you can really ‘see’ what you are looking at!

I walked away from that conversation with the biggest sigh of relief, that I understand that ‘your own’ world is what you make it. I truly do love what I do, I’m going to keep on doing it and I hope to help other people to do what they love too!

I have spent the rest of the weekend thanking my lucky stars that I found Wealthy Affiliates. That Kyle, Carson and their magic team continue to offer this incredible cutting-edge opportunity to build your world as you want it.

So a huge thank you to all of you who give your time to advise, guide and support, your efforts are truly appreciated!

I am so grateful to be working within this caring, supportive, understanding community.
Have faith in what you are doing... and KEEP DOING IT! Sue 😊

(Sources: sashastewart; missgetaway; fortitudedevelopment)

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