Classroom Talk
Winter 2002 Archive
Re: About asking one's Self, "Did I go too far this time?" Posted by Sally on March 07, 2002 at 18:48:59:
In Reply to: About asking one's Self, "Did I go too far this time?" posted by John on March 07, 2002 at 17:14:59:
Hi John~
In regard to your next 2 questions....I think that there is a
misunderstanding here, as the intellectualization is denial that went
to college post was meant not FOR Perk, but just as a point...that in
reading about people who "intellectualize" this site said it is used as
a defense, an 'excuse' by those who use it to avoid changing. Also, I
had no idea what kih sheesh meant, and thought it must have been a Sufi
word or something, and gave up trying to figure out what it meant.
In relation to "going too far" with explaining why I was pissed off
at Douglas, I thought it was offered as an 'explanation' as you claim
I 'just go off....flamingly so" with no provocation". He had just
claimed we were such good friends, that I thought he could handle it,
and since then, I have spoken to him, and he doesn't recall saying it,
but this has happened before. I guess that I am caught between a rock
and a hard place, as I try to be honest, and yet "go too far" when I
explain my "flaming" behavior. As far as I can see, the truth is NOT
what is important here, and it is hard for me to "play along the edges"
wondering what is permissable and what is not.
Suffice it to say, that there is a lot of baggage here, and we can
leave it at that,,,,or we can lay it all on the table. I have no qualms
about any of it, and have tried to be "mindful" believe it or not. For
now I will "Let it Be...." Your faithful friend,
Sally ;-)
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