I hear people all the time arguing politics, points of view, theology, this, that or the other thing. So many times I agree with some one in theory, but their methods of "sharing" their point of view is so hostile, I simply can not hear them, nor bear to be involved with them. I think we need a bit more of ancient Desert Wisdom again.
Abbott Agathi said: “If a man of wrathful spirit should raise the dead to life, he would not be pleasing to God because of his wrath.”
Great post! Effecitve communication depends on content and style of communication -- we can't let an abrasive style overshadow good content.
Posted by: Bill Hayes | November 14, 2005 at 06:27 AM
Ah, the heart. God longs for our heart, doesn't He?
Posted by: [rhymes with kerouac] | November 14, 2005 at 11:30 PM
Aye, it's enough to make you want to shave yer head and become a monk--oh, wait--well, gosh, I guess one outta two ain't bad...
It has been a real struggle for me lately to keep my temper as I watch some of the vitriole being hurled as people accuse others of hate-mongering. As you are no doubt aware!
Posted by: Dan Paden | November 15, 2005 at 07:37 AM
oh, those pesky desert fathers and mothers, always ruining our fun with their to the point stories.
&:~)
Posted by: gavin | November 15, 2005 at 03:40 PM
Si comprende.
Lately I've toned down my need to know what's 'going on in the world,' and this has improved many things in my life - my mood, my reactions, my opinions.
When I first started my journal, I didn't think of it as a dialogue, but a monologue. That also changes how I approach a topic!
Posted by: novachild | November 16, 2005 at 12:21 PM
Wise words that I can apply to myself. Thanks.
Posted by: SteveJ | November 18, 2005 at 11:14 AM
Thank you for this post. I feel the same way, especially with some of the blogs I read. Sometimes I just have to withdraw from them and their negativity.
This doesn't apply to your blog, of course.
Peace.
Posted by: Anglican | November 19, 2005 at 08:28 AM