Oh man—so much to respond to …

I’ll share but a few thoughts: upon my very first week of being here, I responded what I felt was an empathetic comment and I was lashed out and told I didn’t read her post properly. I re-read my comment and tried to see where I went wrong, and immediately apologized and said it was entirely my error for not communicating well.
I was ignored—

My apology meant nothing—it told me everything I needed to know about her in one instance.

It was a harsh experience that until day I find disturbing. Thankfully it was a first and last.

Secondly I had a stranger who never read me, read a post of mine and go after: my character—my intent—WHO I was.

That was such a low blow….after much thought, I picked one thing she said and applauded it and thanked her.

I chose NOT to respond nor engage her disrespectful sermon of a comment —from someone who clearly didn’t know me nor care to know me.

Anyone is welcome anytime to disagree with me . How else would we grow and learn?
Anyone is welcome to correct my writing: I would gladly accept the opportunity to learn!!!
Respect and courtesy to the writers heart and mind is a minimum for me to engage with others and once that doesn’t exist, I do not have time for judgements and intolerance.

I must say Philip: your communications are laced in love and care and sympathy. If anyone took by one minute to read you and truly get to know you, they would know you are a soul who not only believes Buddhist principles but you live them.

No need to apologize to us—you are a brother, friend, family and you are sincere and kind and you.

Don’t change and continue to be yourself…we love you that way.

And write and respond when time permits…we all need to respect each others lives that often will be met with outside priorities.

Thanks as always for you open and kind communication. 💜💜💜