Measuring People
I think Rick (our Rick is an awesome teacher -for those who do not know) could have checked the work this way. It's just brilliant...
Am I right, Rick? I imagine it's your style of dealing with creative kids...
Rick surely doesn't measure kids with one and the same ruler because some of them do not fit in. We read about it in his blogs.
But some people go everywhere with their ruler and their own standards and measure things and people.
According to them, the pencil is quite all right, and other things are not.
How much more difficult it is to measure people. People are objects of unknown length.
More than that, people are sophisticated objects and we are not sure of the system of measurements sometimes.
The measures people use can sometimes be pathetic.There are people who go with their crooked rulers and try to mend things according to their criteria.
I love our community because here we do not often come across people who like to measure others.
Gorgeous Audrey Hepburn was as always right!
About self measurement:
You are OK with what you have.
Use the right measure!
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Thank you, Susan.. It's not even about sin, though "sin" here is a more general word of course.People under attack represent us all here, it's about common courtesy and respect, and minding their own business.:)
I totally agree.
This is such an awesome community. I hate seeing the negativity.
It feels like such a misfit.
The negative energy is a drain on everyone.
One has to bit one's tongue to keep from saying, "If you are not happy ... leave!!!!" "Go somewhere else and complain."
Thankfully, the vast majority of people here are positive and supportive. Yahoo!!!!
I hope you have a great weekend, Vera!
Hugs to you!
Susan
Good luck with measuring people Vera. For a start you have to also measure the dynamic dimensions of changing time and thought to get a better picture!
Love your creativity, Vera.
That's an interesting quote about criticism: If people had the heart to really to help, they would offer solutions. I believe it's called constructive criticism.
I received some criticism from a member just yesterday about my wtiting; although I welcome critiques, this was just blatant criticism. Lucky, I am not easily wounded, but it's unforunate that people voice their critiques without taking time to think about the consequences of their words.
See, Veronica, I wanted to go a bit more directly about it. It's becoming a big hindrance in our community. Some other people recently also complained about other people dictating them what to do. I don't like this situation very much.
From what I understand, Vera, this spirit of wanting to tear other people down and attacking others is nothing new on this platform. With over 1/2 a million members, we can't expect everyone to like every post ever written, agree on everything, or even like each other. But there's a thing called respect that's severley lacking with some members.
I'm far from shy, so if someone attacks me, I will definitely respond to let them know their actions are unacceptable. It may not make any drastic changes, but at least I can say my voice was heard, and perhaps, spur others to do the same.
I would have also spoken more directly, if I had had more facts and if somebody had told something to me. I just trace these ugly things from other people's posts and comments.
We sure can not be liked by everybody, we are not dollar bills, but there is always a choice to read or not to read, and there is our right to be respected. I've come here to learn and start my business and not to be under somebody's attacks. If it doesn't refer to me directly, I still sense it.
You and others are affected because it's poison. Words are extremely powerful, in that they can build someone up, or tear someone down. Imagine if I was a timid person just beginning to feel comfortable in my writing. That could have been devastating for me!
In New York City, the MTA, which is our public transportation, has a saying:
"If you see something, say something". This is a great motto to apply to our business and in life.
Yes, you are right.If I had been told something negative in the beginning,I think it might have been the end of my being here.The activity was totally new to me. But I was receiving nothing but support for which I am very grateful.:))
You're so right, Vera-we all need to be measured in our own way, and most importantly of all, I've learned, accepted for who and what we are. :))
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Hi Vera, what an awesome post. Irv.
Thanks so much, Irv.:)