THE THOUGHT FOR THE DAY IS................
March 3rd 2007 04:06
THE THOUGHT FOR THE DAY IS………..
Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me. by god knows who?
I guess this saying could be taken to be an affirmation to deflect the power of negative comments, but I don’t think I have ever found it useful.
Upon reflection, I believe I have been wounded more by words than actions in the past? Sure I wasn’t physically injured, however, the mental anguish experienced at times manifested in bodily symptoms, indigestion, knot in the stomach, headaches, pain in the neck.
Have you ever been subjected to a verbal or written tirade that caused you actual pain or discomfort?
Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me. by god knows who?
I guess this saying could be taken to be an affirmation to deflect the power of negative comments, but I don’t think I have ever found it useful.
Upon reflection, I believe I have been wounded more by words than actions in the past? Sure I wasn’t physically injured, however, the mental anguish experienced at times manifested in bodily symptoms, indigestion, knot in the stomach, headaches, pain in the neck.
Have you ever been subjected to a verbal or written tirade that caused you actual pain or discomfort?
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Comment by David
To the best of my recollection, I have never once in my lifetime ever been subjected to a verbal or written tirade that caused [me] actual pain or discomfort
It's what I love about Blogging. * It never happens.
David ...
Comment by Tracy
Movies and Life
One time a 'friend' thought it was time to 'tell me the truth' about a few aspects of my personality so she let loose while I was at work. It was vicious and unnecessary, much based on hearsay and her own distorted perception. Some aspects she might've had a point about (fair enough) but the way she delivered it, was cruel and painful. Even if there was truth to what she said, she showed she wasn't a real friend. She didn't trust me and more than that she was judging me. There was no way I was going to accept that. I decided never to speak to her again...after almost collapsing from shock and pain.
She was so vicious she should've been on the Jerry Springer show...one of those people that no matter what was said, a judgement was already formed....am I bitter...nah...am I...hmm, maybe....ah well....
Seriously, it taught me the importance of trust and being non-judgemental.
Oh yeah, I forgot to mention she was and is deluded....
Comment by Miss Nomer
Timing can be used as an additional weapon in the arsenal of a war of emotional destruction. To me someone delivering such a diatribe when you were working shows either complete and total lack of respect and sensitivity or an act calculated to deliver maximum impact......
Well I guess they deluded themselves right out of your world........good for you......
x
Miss Nomer
Comment by Tracy
Movies and Life
I completely agree about timing and it being used as a weapon. That was one of the main reasons I ended up the friendship. The person had a few points which were fair enough, but the way that she did it and her timing solidified that she wasn't a friend.
Thanks for letting me vent
Comment by Lilla
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On the odd occassion that I have been visited by Ego, Pride and Ambition, wraped up in verbal vulgalarity, I can't say I was offended, as such, but ... more dissapointed. I am an idealist who desperately keeps trying to find good in people ... perhaps even where there is none.
But words?
Maybe too many in the world, altogether, too few of them uttered for the good of all... that upsets me, more than a little mindless dribble from someone with no self discipline.
Great thought, great day,
thanks...
Lilla ...
Comment by Miss Nomer
Vent away, up up and away with the feelings!!!
x
Miss Nomer
Comment by Miss Nomer
Disappointment, such a bitter fruit born of lost hopes and expectations, expectations that someone is deep down inside good, is that too much to expect and hope for......I dont think so...
Mindless dribble, guilty of indulging myself in that myself more often than I should.......but if it keeps me off the streets.........what the hell!!
x
Miss Nomer
Comment by Tracy
Movies and Life
I always hope that people have good intentions too like you and Lilla have said, but sometimes it's not the case. This can be painful but sometimes inevitable.
Tracy