Theos-Talk Archives (August 1998 Message tt00382)

Kym

I don't know how to break this gently to you, but do you realize *you* are
building up *my* self-esteem, writing like that? I don't think you should
do that kind of thing round here; it doesn't fit in with the group.

I have a confession to make, too; there are times when you arouse in me
feelings of envy. Envy of your own colorful, resourceful, cheeky,
perceptive, honest and illuminating writing.

I don't think I can reach the heights of compassion you ask of me, but
you've shown me a goal to strive for. Meanwhile, I just have this kind of
scared feeling about what you'd do with me if I did write more.

Bullshit aside, Kym, I enjoyed your piece mightily. Thanks. You're no mean
wordsmith yourself.

Go well.

Murray


>Murray wrote:
>
>>Words, of course, are not necessarily excluded from being the appropriate
>>action at times.
>
>Excellent point - and I admit my post sounded as if I was overlooking the
>power of words and I think, at that moment, I was.
>
>An example of the power of words for me personally is reading one of your
>posts - sure, I wrinkle up with jealousy at your poetic language - but I
>never feel like I've wasted my time reading one.
>
>You really should write more so I can find some flaw of yours and build my
>self-esteem in pointing out such flaw with much fanfare.  If you were TRULY
>compassionate, you would provide me with that opportunity.
>
>
>Kym