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Juliette
Nov 8, 2010, 5:14:25 PM11/8/10
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for your words I feel honored by them.
After I wrote in this forum I asked my kitchen to wait a little bit
more for me and went to think. It seems that writing helped me to
organize some of the things that I have in the air right now, so again
I thank you Michael very much for giving me this opportunity. One of
those things was having to leave the other group and come here with
the tail between my legs, because yes, I love what we are trying to do
here, but that group had a purpose otherwise I wouldn't have gone
there. So I came up with this letter that I sent to the moderators and
all the members to have things structured in a way that I and the
others will understand what that group is all about so everybody can
decide if it's worth it to continue in it or not. I invite you all to
read my letter and maybe we can talk about it. If that group has a
negative answer for me, then I will ask for help to open another site
so we can address in there what really needs to be done and
accomplished, plus the support and resources we need to solve daily
problems that we might find in our way with ODSP. Plus, coming here
didn't stop me going in there to read and gather some more information
that could serve me in the future, and I noticed that people were
doing what that group I thought was created for, so in the end I came
up with questions and solutions.
I know that we aren't the only ones that wanted to run away, but not
all wanted a group like this one. Some of them are angry with the
system and want solutions, yet there wasn't enough strength or focus
in all the members, so either they just left or continued lurking
without participating.
Michael, maybe the link for this group should be posted more times for
everybody to read it. Maybe wait a little bit more and then post it
again. Hopefully the other group will allow it.
I will post the address in my Facebook that goes to Bonnie and other
people to see if in there some more read about this group.
As of right now I feel better than this morning. Structure is very
important for me and I didn't have it so I was feeling anxious. Now I
organized my thoughts in the computer and in my home. My kitchen got
spotless and my kids, dog and fishes are all fed. I received some
documents today that are very important for me so I'm happy. Still I
haven't organized myself in the financial department but I will
concentrate in that tomorrow when I have this other big thing solved
that will give me the balance and the sure path I need to follow. I do
really hope that what I asked the Universe come true for me. It
doesn't depend on me but in somebody else's decision.
I'm sorry Michael that your cane scares people sometimes, in the same
way that I can scare people for who I am, but I do believe that there
are always lots of people that share common grounds with us and they
are out there. We just have to ask the Universe for what we want, be
very clear in our thoughts so we don't confuse the poor Universe :)
and just wait for the right time, the right situation and the right
people to hear us for it to happen. It could take time but I had found
that sooner or later the Universe provides.
I'm not scared of anything, on the contrary, but I'm very cautious
when I have to go out or deal with people because of my sensitivity.
If there is a fear in me, is to get hurt by others. I have too many
scars already and I don't like my heart to look as if it had a major
accident full of band aids :). I just want to be happy and in peace
with the world that surrounds me so I'm able to deal with the everyday
life.
My sadness, anxieties, depression, etc. sometimes don't last long, I
should say that I have to put my head to work and find solutions for
them, so writing helps me a lot. If at any time I come here with those
feelings, please don't despair, I just need to look at my words so my
head can focus. All in all I strive for happiness and peace and that's
how I live my life even if sometimes I have up side downs.
About meeting people, I had found that I'm alone in my area, so I
don't have that opportunity, plus with winter approaching I can't go
out as much, but who knows, maybe we could all get together one of
these days. I would enjoy meeting you all. We just have to wait a
little longer to know who is really here I guess :).
I just saw that my letter went through in the other group so maybe you
can go now and take a look if you are around. I would really love your
input. See you all later!
After I wrote in this forum I asked my kitchen to wait a little bit
more for me and went to think. It seems that writing helped me to
organize some of the things that I have in the air right now, so again
I thank you Michael very much for giving me this opportunity. One of
those things was having to leave the other group and come here with
the tail between my legs, because yes, I love what we are trying to do
here, but that group had a purpose otherwise I wouldn't have gone
there. So I came up with this letter that I sent to the moderators and
all the members to have things structured in a way that I and the
others will understand what that group is all about so everybody can
decide if it's worth it to continue in it or not. I invite you all to
read my letter and maybe we can talk about it. If that group has a
negative answer for me, then I will ask for help to open another site
so we can address in there what really needs to be done and
accomplished, plus the support and resources we need to solve daily
problems that we might find in our way with ODSP. Plus, coming here
didn't stop me going in there to read and gather some more information
that could serve me in the future, and I noticed that people were
doing what that group I thought was created for, so in the end I came
up with questions and solutions.
I know that we aren't the only ones that wanted to run away, but not
all wanted a group like this one. Some of them are angry with the
system and want solutions, yet there wasn't enough strength or focus
in all the members, so either they just left or continued lurking
without participating.
Michael, maybe the link for this group should be posted more times for
everybody to read it. Maybe wait a little bit more and then post it
again. Hopefully the other group will allow it.
I will post the address in my Facebook that goes to Bonnie and other
people to see if in there some more read about this group.
As of right now I feel better than this morning. Structure is very
important for me and I didn't have it so I was feeling anxious. Now I
organized my thoughts in the computer and in my home. My kitchen got
spotless and my kids, dog and fishes are all fed. I received some
documents today that are very important for me so I'm happy. Still I
haven't organized myself in the financial department but I will
concentrate in that tomorrow when I have this other big thing solved
that will give me the balance and the sure path I need to follow. I do
really hope that what I asked the Universe come true for me. It
doesn't depend on me but in somebody else's decision.
I'm sorry Michael that your cane scares people sometimes, in the same
way that I can scare people for who I am, but I do believe that there
are always lots of people that share common grounds with us and they
are out there. We just have to ask the Universe for what we want, be
very clear in our thoughts so we don't confuse the poor Universe :)
and just wait for the right time, the right situation and the right
people to hear us for it to happen. It could take time but I had found
that sooner or later the Universe provides.
I'm not scared of anything, on the contrary, but I'm very cautious
when I have to go out or deal with people because of my sensitivity.
If there is a fear in me, is to get hurt by others. I have too many
scars already and I don't like my heart to look as if it had a major
accident full of band aids :). I just want to be happy and in peace
with the world that surrounds me so I'm able to deal with the everyday
life.
My sadness, anxieties, depression, etc. sometimes don't last long, I
should say that I have to put my head to work and find solutions for
them, so writing helps me a lot. If at any time I come here with those
feelings, please don't despair, I just need to look at my words so my
head can focus. All in all I strive for happiness and peace and that's
how I live my life even if sometimes I have up side downs.
About meeting people, I had found that I'm alone in my area, so I
don't have that opportunity, plus with winter approaching I can't go
out as much, but who knows, maybe we could all get together one of
these days. I would enjoy meeting you all. We just have to wait a
little longer to know who is really here I guess :).
I just saw that my letter went through in the other group so maybe you
can go now and take a look if you are around. I would really love your
input. See you all later!
Michael Feir
Nov 8, 2010, 9:42:33 PM11/8/10
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Hello Juliette. I just looked at your letter as well as Angela's response to
it. Basically, what she's saying is that the group isn't going to change and
that people have to either participate or not. It isn't set up with people's
sensitivities in mind but tries to be three things at once. They want to
attract dissatisfied people to the group because they're the most likely to
push hard for change. The ones who can't be grateful for anything have far
less to lose if things go badly for them. She's saying that since the group
is so very large, people are bound to have very different experiences. This
will be true of our group also but I hope the rules we have in place will
keep everyone respectful of one another. Also, our objective is to support
each other in living better in the world we live in. They want to change the
playing field radically. I have set this group up to hopefully help us to
improve our attitude towards life and change our lives through relating with
others peacefully and positively. We all want better more comfortable lives
but the approach of ODSP Fireside is less patient and more adversarial than
my approach.
it. Basically, what she's saying is that the group isn't going to change and
that people have to either participate or not. It isn't set up with people's
sensitivities in mind but tries to be three things at once. They want to
attract dissatisfied people to the group because they're the most likely to
push hard for change. The ones who can't be grateful for anything have far
less to lose if things go badly for them. She's saying that since the group
is so very large, people are bound to have very different experiences. This
will be true of our group also but I hope the rules we have in place will
keep everyone respectful of one another. Also, our objective is to support
each other in living better in the world we live in. They want to change the
playing field radically. I have set this group up to hopefully help us to
improve our attitude towards life and change our lives through relating with
others peacefully and positively. We all want better more comfortable lives
but the approach of ODSP Fireside is less patient and more adversarial than
my approach.
I have no problem at all with people belonging to both groups. If you have
the grit and can stand the heet from the fireside, that's all to the good.
I'll certainly be hanging in there and keeping an occasional ear on things.
What I won't be doing is writing much to them. I have all of you people with
more positive outlooks on their lives to help now and you'll be getting my
best attention. If my words and ideas of diplomacy and positive thinking can
change your lives for the better that is very good. I know there'll be days
when I'll need your help to stay positive.
Michael Feir
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Juliette
Nov 9, 2010, 12:01:57 AM11/9/10
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Thank you Michael, when I saw her response my head wasn't working
anymore so I couldn't answer her. I think that I pushed myself too
much today so I slept a bit and after I came to listen to "tango" :),
some music of my country.
You are right. I think that they won't get anywhere because it lacks a
head, a proper leader to get things done. Everybody goes their way and
you don't get anywhere that way. I can just see it in my house, when
I'm flying with my thoughts, nothing gets done :). I have to be there,
pay attention and be clear of what has to be done.
Groups that are organized get everything they wish to get. She tells
me that the group has around 1500 members, yet I don't see that
quantity of people fighting for their rights. I just see a bunch that
won't amount to 100, and many of them are worried about their own
particular situation. One day ODSP will be scrapped all together and
nobody will even move a finger, just let themselves die or go to OW if
that one is not scrapped also.
Now I saw that Chris has taken the lead, and hopefully gets somewhere.
We do need to stand up, show ourselves so people know who we are and
the conditions of living we presently have. But it can't be done
individually because nobody will listen, it has to be a huge group and
with clear proposals. But the most important will be the head of it,
and it has to have the proper knowledge to be the leader.
I will think if I want to answer her reply because I don't want to
waste my time in lost causes. Life is too short and I want to enjoy it
fully in things that really matter.
So here is the answer to why everyday we have less money coming in and
more coming out. I will see the day that ODSP is no more, it won't
surprise me a bit.
I really don't care for that group unless something is done. I do care
about info but that one also I can find it in internet or asking in
ODSP. My office is very helpful and the workers are awesome.
I just wish that many people I had seen in there that have a good
attitude towards life join us here.
The other group that I have in my yahoo is more or less the same.
There was this guy John that was posting frequently and he was
suicidal. Somebody said something to him and who knows if he is still
alive. There is no compassion anywhere. It may be my Latin blood that
makes me have all these deep feelings.
Anyways I will shut this door and see what happens in the future. I
hope that in this group we will be able to grow happier, healthier and
in peace.
Have a good night Michael!
> 2003-2007http://www.blind-planet.com/content/life-word-and-sound
anymore so I couldn't answer her. I think that I pushed myself too
much today so I slept a bit and after I came to listen to "tango" :),
some music of my country.
You are right. I think that they won't get anywhere because it lacks a
head, a proper leader to get things done. Everybody goes their way and
you don't get anywhere that way. I can just see it in my house, when
I'm flying with my thoughts, nothing gets done :). I have to be there,
pay attention and be clear of what has to be done.
Groups that are organized get everything they wish to get. She tells
me that the group has around 1500 members, yet I don't see that
quantity of people fighting for their rights. I just see a bunch that
won't amount to 100, and many of them are worried about their own
particular situation. One day ODSP will be scrapped all together and
nobody will even move a finger, just let themselves die or go to OW if
that one is not scrapped also.
Now I saw that Chris has taken the lead, and hopefully gets somewhere.
We do need to stand up, show ourselves so people know who we are and
the conditions of living we presently have. But it can't be done
individually because nobody will listen, it has to be a huge group and
with clear proposals. But the most important will be the head of it,
and it has to have the proper knowledge to be the leader.
I will think if I want to answer her reply because I don't want to
waste my time in lost causes. Life is too short and I want to enjoy it
fully in things that really matter.
So here is the answer to why everyday we have less money coming in and
more coming out. I will see the day that ODSP is no more, it won't
surprise me a bit.
I really don't care for that group unless something is done. I do care
about info but that one also I can find it in internet or asking in
ODSP. My office is very helpful and the workers are awesome.
I just wish that many people I had seen in there that have a good
attitude towards life join us here.
The other group that I have in my yahoo is more or less the same.
There was this guy John that was posting frequently and he was
suicidal. Somebody said something to him and who knows if he is still
alive. There is no compassion anywhere. It may be my Latin blood that
makes me have all these deep feelings.
Anyways I will shut this door and see what happens in the future. I
hope that in this group we will be able to grow happier, healthier and
in peace.
Have a good night Michael!
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