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Danustouch
September 20th, 2001, 01:09 PM
A break.
I really need to take a break from the boards for a day or two. Don't worry..I'll be back..but I need to get away right now. The events of the past week and a half are having a tremendous effect on me emotionally. I find myself bursting into tears at least five times a day. I am still missing a friend....he was supposed to be in NYC the week that the WTC bombing occurred...and said he would contact me. He hasn't. We are very close..and for him not to contact me, after promising, doesn't make sense for him. Plus, his social circle is the Corporate Jet Setter type. And he has many stock investments. So the probability that he was there..is high. I can't find him on any lists. And I cannot contact his family. His family does not speak English (they are phillippino). So...I have no way of knowing what is going on. I've been emailing him twice a day, begging him to write back and let me know he's ok. And so far..no word. As I said..we are VERY close. So this really scares me.

I am finding myself getting VERY angry at statements made on the board regarding recent events. People being "Sick" of hearing about it. Wanting their lives to return to happy go lucky..as if none of this has happened. I am finding myself getting angry at those who are saying that we shouldn't do any aggressive action in this affair. On the other hand, I am also getting angry of those who support disgusting actions (such as the whole pigs blood thing) as a way to deal with the terrorists. I am sick of conspiracy theories, I am sick of people bashing Christians because of what Falwell said. And I am sick of people who refuse to do their research into the history of Bin Ladin, and the Taliban, before making a conclusion as to what we should do. I am also sick of the people who won't look into the Quran, and the Islamic Faith, and the TRUE meaning of Jihad, and it's rules, before coming to conclusions about the whole situation. In short..I'm just SICK. Fed up, angry, frustrated, scared, and upset. Most of all..I'm sick of feeling sick. It seems that within a week, all of the Unity is fading, and we're back to picking people apart. Back to making statements without researching them. Back to pointing fingers, Back to placing blame. Back to making PRESUMPTIONS, Back to making predictions based on nothing more than fancy...etc. And I just can't handle it right now. I have friends I've met over the net, and real life friends, who are mailing me conspiracy theories, astrological data, etc..and I just keep hitting the delete button. Sick of it all. I want to feel my grief right now. I want to feel my pain. I want to feel my anger, and my fear. I want to think for myself. I want to have hope. I don't want to analyze and reanalyze all of the reasons this has happened. I just want to prevent it from happening again. And in the meantime, I want to feel these feelings, let my emotions flow....so that I NEVER forget how precious, how fleeting, and how sacred EVERY moment we have on this earth ...IS.

So..while this may all seem like i've been talking in circles, and may seem contradictory in places...oh well. It's how I feel. Moment to Moment, I fluctuate. I'm as confused, bewildered, and overwhelmed as anyone else right now.

And for the moment...I can't deal with this all. So...I'm taking a break for a couple of days. I'll still be available via AIM if any of you want readings. I'll still be available to talk to you via AIM if any of you need to discuss your feelings, or your lives. But..I just can't deal with the politics, etc..right now. If someone could keep an eye on my forums...History, and Fertility for me....maybe post some new stuff...or reply to keep them moving..I'd appreciate it.

Thank you...

Jean (danus)

Danustouch
September 20th, 2001, 01:28 PM
I just wanted to add something......I'm not pointing fingers at any one person, or at any one belief. My emotions are a huge confusing puzzle right now...and they are just that...EMOTIONS. So I don't mean to offend ANYONE....i just have to feel what I'm feeling, when I feel it right now. And instead of continuing to post them here, when they are just FLEETING emotions...one moment to the next...probably wouldn't be a good idea. That's why I'm taking the break.

flar7
September 20th, 2001, 01:35 PM
May your light never diminish, and the healing energies of the earth help you to feel better. I am sure everyone agrees, our hearts are with you. Be well, and come back when you're ready.
:)

Illuminatus
September 20th, 2001, 02:04 PM
I take breaks from the boards all the time, usually on the weekends when I'm too busy to post.

But while I do take the break for myself, I also do it so YOU guys don't get too sick of ME!!!!! :) :) :D :D :D

See you soon

- Ill

Swanspirit
September 20th, 2001, 02:14 PM
in what is said on these boards is minimal right now.......... I believe the theme is ACTIONS not WORDS..... I am at ZERO tolerance for idiots......, and less than Zero for those who have lots to say and are doing ZIP.......
SO many lives have been lost and and more are on the line ......not just American but the World, including innocents caught in the middle.........
So take the judgements .... the hatred and hypocrisy away from me.... IMNSHO .....because I have real things to do to help......not banter with people who have nothing better to do than express opinions that are backed up with no actions.....and then stand in judgement of the people who are ........doing something....
Love and PEACE......
Swannie

Myst
September 20th, 2001, 02:27 PM
And *NO ONE* can tell you how you should feel. I think I know a li'l of how you feel, and I apologize for any part I might have in it, since through our disagreements you have still maintained patience, integrity, and remembered that everyone has their own opinions and that's ok. Because beyond the disagreement and hypocrisy of anyone here, we are all still people. And we all still deserve peace of mind.

Truly you have made some positive contributions here, and I sincerely hope that you will find the peace and blessings you deserve. I also hope you will read my words and take them as from my heart.

aquinnah
September 20th, 2001, 03:02 PM
Spend some time outside, away from the television, radio, people, if you can. Let the mother hear your cries and heal your grief. I feel alot like you and have had to distance myself a little too, not just from here, but with my clients and employees too. Take care and see you soon.

slvr_phoenix
September 20th, 2001, 03:02 PM
Take care and find some inner-peace Danustouch.

Lilu
September 20th, 2001, 03:13 PM
(((((((((((((hugs))))))))))))))) Take all the time you need Danus. I know we talked about it this morning, but I'm hear to chat if you need someone, and I will continue to send you and your friend loving energy and hope that he is ok.

I think in this time we all need to do what is best for our own health and sanity, and I applaud you being able to express your feelings and confusion openly like this. We are all doing the best that we can in this situation, and if you need a break, then by all means, you take it!

Love & Light
Lilu

Swanspirit
September 21st, 2001, 01:04 AM
Danustouch.......... in case you see this when you return..... I know you think my post was aimed at you ...... when in reality it was not...... just my feelings in general about the importance of what occurs on a message board as opposed to what is going elsewhere right now...........not my feelings toward you........
I AM taking a break from this board by drastically reducing my responses to what I consider inane statements........it simply isnt worth the time or trouble ......... right now considering what else is going in the world......
I have always found your posts to be thoughtful and insightful, but as I said to you elsewhere .... my CARING about whether someone misunderstands something on this board for a few moments or someone wants to nitpick over a point is simply not worth the energy time or trouble it takes to respond, at this point in time.........
Love and HUGS
Swannie

Mariposa De La Luna
September 21st, 2001, 09:34 AM
Take care and (HUGS) :D

EasternPriest
September 22nd, 2001, 02:27 PM
*hugz* danus:)