Comments on: Two Words http://shaungroves.com/2008/05/two-words/ Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:47:17 -0600 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Rachel http://shaungroves.com/2008/05/two-words/#comment-6657 Rachel Wed, 07 May 2008 15:21:59 +0000 http://shaungroves.com/2008/05/two-words/#comment-6657 <p>Silence from a friend and/or loved one is one of the hardest things for me to interpret and handle. It messes with my perception. So I guess that qualifies me as a “words person,” although quality time is high on the list as well. But I won’t go all “5 love languages” on you guys… </p> Silence from a friend and/or loved one is one of the hardest things for me to interpret and handle. It messes with my perception. So I guess that qualifies me as a “words person,” although quality time is high on the list as well. But I won’t go all “5 love languages” on you guys…

]]> By: Linda Sue http://shaungroves.com/2008/05/two-words/#comment-6656 Linda Sue Wed, 07 May 2008 01:25:16 +0000 http://shaungroves.com/2008/05/two-words/#comment-6656 <p>BTW - thanks for being a brother in the faith and I’m sorry if I haven’t said those words before. Of course you wouldn’t know me from Adam’s off ox so you don’t exactly live for my approval - but in case you were running low - You are a good and useful human being - and doggone it all I LIKE you! (remember the deep thoughts guy on tv?) </p> BTW – thanks for being a brother in the faith and I’m sorry if I haven’t said those words before. Of course you wouldn’t know me from Adam’s off ox so you don’t exactly live for my approval – but in case you were running low – You are a good and useful human being – and doggone it all I LIKE you! (remember the deep thoughts guy on tv?)

]]> By: Sarah Chia http://shaungroves.com/2008/05/two-words/#comment-6655 Sarah Chia Wed, 07 May 2008 00:28:14 +0000 http://shaungroves.com/2008/05/two-words/#comment-6655 <p>I agree with Katherine.  </p> <p> There are tons of people who don’t naturally want to say what they feel *hand awkwardly raised, as I try to hide in the corner* </p> <p> But when someone else needs to hear those words, I am learning to be more mature in my personality and to overcome the weaknesses of my quiet nature.  </p> <p> Quiet can be good at the right times, but it can also be devastating. </p> <p> When I hurt someone through a lack of expression, it is devastating. </p> I agree with Katherine. 

There are tons of people who don’t naturally want to say what they feel *hand awkwardly raised, as I try to hide in the corner*

But when someone else needs to hear those words, I am learning to be more mature in my personality and to overcome the weaknesses of my quiet nature. 

Quiet can be good at the right times, but it can also be devastating.

When I hurt someone through a lack of expression, it is devastating.

]]> By: Becky http://shaungroves.com/2008/05/two-words/#comment-6654 Becky Tue, 06 May 2008 20:18:31 +0000 http://shaungroves.com/2008/05/two-words/#comment-6654 <p>First off, Shaun, GREAT post. And I’m not just saying that ... I seriously mean it. </p> <p> I’m a words person, too, so I totally get this. Someone could tell me anything and as long as they preface it with affirmation or encouragment. </p> <p> It’s taken me a long time to learn that when someone doesn’t say something to me it doesn’t mean they don’t feel it. </p> <p> Words people seem to be few and far between, at least in my world. It’s nice to know you’re another one. </p> First off, Shaun, GREAT post. And I’m not just saying that … I seriously mean it.

I’m a words person, too, so I totally get this. Someone could tell me anything and as long as they preface it with affirmation or encouragment.

It’s taken me a long time to learn that when someone doesn’t say something to me it doesn’t mean they don’t feel it.

Words people seem to be few and far between, at least in my world. It’s nice to know you’re another one.

]]> By: Grovesfan http://shaungroves.com/2008/05/two-words/#comment-6653 Grovesfan Tue, 06 May 2008 20:16:32 +0000 http://shaungroves.com/2008/05/two-words/#comment-6653 <p>Shaun, <br /> Thanks!  I love you too (in that “you’re a pretty decent younger “brother” sort of way), and I’m sorry for being such a jerk sometimes.  Words are very important to me too.  Send some my way sometime soon please.  Thanks again. </p> <p> Beth </p> Shaun,

Thanks!  I love you too (in that “you’re a pretty decent younger “brother” sort of way), and I’m sorry for being such a jerk sometimes.  Words are very important to me too.  Send some my way sometime soon please.  Thanks again.

Beth

]]> By: Forever His Clay http://shaungroves.com/2008/05/two-words/#comment-6652 Forever His Clay Tue, 06 May 2008 20:01:48 +0000 http://shaungroves.com/2008/05/two-words/#comment-6652 <p>“Sometimes we don’t do things we want to do so that others won’t know we want to do them” -The Village </p> <p> Sometimes people are too prideful to give in and say something to someone else. </p> <p> Sometimes people forget. </p> <p> Sometimes people are comfortable enough with you that they don’t think you will hold their imperfections against them, </p> <p> And sometimes...sometimes people are just stupid. </p> “Sometimes we don’t do things we want to do so that others won’t know we want to do them” -The Village

Sometimes people are too prideful to give in and say something to someone else.

Sometimes people forget.

Sometimes people are comfortable enough with you that they don’t think you will hold their imperfections against them,

And sometimes…sometimes people are just stupid.

]]> By: andira http://shaungroves.com/2008/05/two-words/#comment-6651 andira Tue, 06 May 2008 18:24:32 +0000 http://shaungroves.com/2008/05/two-words/#comment-6651 <p>I am SO glad you posted this.  I sometimes feel “ignored” if I don’t hear those words.  It reminded me that people may be “feeling” them even if they are not expressed out loud or on paper.  </p> <p> I’m a “writer"-words are essential.  Words are how I express and how I communicate. It frustrates me often when it is not reciprocated.  </p> <p> It’s good to see the other side. </p> I am SO glad you posted this.  I sometimes feel “ignored” if I don’t hear those words.  It reminded me that people may be “feeling” them even if they are not expressed out loud or on paper. 

I’m a “writer”-words are essential.  Words are how I express and how I communicate. It frustrates me often when it is not reciprocated. 

It’s good to see the other side.

]]> By: Katherine http://shaungroves.com/2008/05/two-words/#comment-6650 Katherine Tue, 06 May 2008 18:06:14 +0000 http://shaungroves.com/2008/05/two-words/#comment-6650 <p>Thanks for contributing, Nancy! <br /> <img src="http://www.shaungroves.com/images/smileys/smile.gif" width="19" height="19" alt="smile" style="border:0;" /> </p> Thanks for contributing, Nancy!

smile

]]> By: Nancy Tyler http://shaungroves.com/2008/05/two-words/#comment-6649 Nancy Tyler Tue, 06 May 2008 18:01:16 +0000 http://shaungroves.com/2008/05/two-words/#comment-6649 <p>I need a verbal/written response like “thanks.” </p> <p> Sharing my heart and my skills with someone is a big vulnerability risk. And I guess I need that reassurance that my risk has been worth it, and that the time that I invested was well spent. I don’t need fanfare or pats on the head; I just need to not be ignored. Ignoring me is the worst thing anyone could do to me because sharing my heart and my time and the words I work so hard to craft comes at such a personal price--even on a blog or in an email or on my radio show. </p> <p> I am always about three steps away from becoming a hermit. And when I feel used or foolish in my vulnerability, it sends me two steps back in the hermit direction. </p> I need a verbal/written response like “thanks.”

Sharing my heart and my skills with someone is a big vulnerability risk. And I guess I need that reassurance that my risk has been worth it, and that the time that I invested was well spent. I don’t need fanfare or pats on the head; I just need to not be ignored. Ignoring me is the worst thing anyone could do to me because sharing my heart and my time and the words I work so hard to craft comes at such a personal price–even on a blog or in an email or on my radio show.

I am always about three steps away from becoming a hermit. And when I feel used or foolish in my vulnerability, it sends me two steps back in the hermit direction.

]]> By: Debbie http://shaungroves.com/2008/05/two-words/#comment-6648 Debbie Tue, 06 May 2008 17:50:41 +0000 http://shaungroves.com/2008/05/two-words/#comment-6648 <p>I’m sorry . . . I can’t get past the thought of you in a skirt . . . thanks for that visual! </p> I’m sorry . . . I can’t get past the thought of you in a skirt . . . thanks for that visual!

]]>