Mod Squad Weekly Thread 17th Nov
Hi all,
Vera-B, I wanted to respond to you first. I rarely respond to your posts because I think you post later in the evening, and I post late afternoon or early evening. By the time I post, yours is buried under many others. I feel we are kindred spirits in several ways: around the same age, both involved in church, and I think we are both on the more moderate end of the continuum of moderators. Does that make sense, without sounding judgemental? Hope so. I wrote down the book you recommended, but I can't believe the size already of my winter reading pile. Plus I'm thinking about doing both quilting and knitting this winter. Knitting projects don't take too long if you use big needles, but I don't expect I would also finish a quilt. I think it will be crazy-quilt style.
AskForHelp, you commented on the tension between abstainers and moderators here. I agree with you, but I think it is bigger than those two "sides". This is My Way Out, and the structure lends itself to many choices. Almost by definition we value the choices we make for ourselves most highly, and the choices of others may seem to have less value. That kind of thinking leads to the "I'm right and you are wrong" assumption, and the battle begins. The answer is respect for the choices of others, but people often aren't very good at that. I have felt that kind of judgement against me in occasional posts, because MY way out does not include meds or supplements.
Zed, I relish every word you write, but often don't know where I would even begin to comment. Thanks for sharing here your thoughts, feeling, and culture.
Vlad, I believe from past posts you are at least happy that you are drinking way less than in the past. So congrats on another AF day, and remember to always look forward. If you have a goal we can help you achieve, let us know.
I have a much more specific gratitude for today, and that is the practice of nasal irrigation. I can already hear someone saying, "Ewww!" But I used to get sinus infections every winter and this practice, using a neti pot, absolutely prevents them. I believe it also shortens the duration of my colds, and prevents my immune system from becoming run down, so I don't pick up so many colds. I work with kids, and the germs are abundant. I will post more details under holistic health. I believe this practice comes to us as a Yoga tradition. Zed and Peri, is that true? You guys are the experts in that area.
Take care all, and be well.
Hi all,
Vera-B, I wanted to respond to you first. I rarely respond to your posts because I think you post later in the evening, and I post late afternoon or early evening. By the time I post, yours is buried under many others. I feel we are kindred spirits in several ways: around the same age, both involved in church, and I think we are both on the more moderate end of the continuum of moderators. Does that make sense, without sounding judgemental? Hope so. I wrote down the book you recommended, but I can't believe the size already of my winter reading pile. Plus I'm thinking about doing both quilting and knitting this winter. Knitting projects don't take too long if you use big needles, but I don't expect I would also finish a quilt. I think it will be crazy-quilt style.
AskForHelp, you commented on the tension between abstainers and moderators here. I agree with you, but I think it is bigger than those two "sides". This is My Way Out, and the structure lends itself to many choices. Almost by definition we value the choices we make for ourselves most highly, and the choices of others may seem to have less value. That kind of thinking leads to the "I'm right and you are wrong" assumption, and the battle begins. The answer is respect for the choices of others, but people often aren't very good at that. I have felt that kind of judgement against me in occasional posts, because MY way out does not include meds or supplements.
Zed, I relish every word you write, but often don't know where I would even begin to comment. Thanks for sharing here your thoughts, feeling, and culture.
Vlad, I believe from past posts you are at least happy that you are drinking way less than in the past. So congrats on another AF day, and remember to always look forward. If you have a goal we can help you achieve, let us know.
I have a much more specific gratitude for today, and that is the practice of nasal irrigation. I can already hear someone saying, "Ewww!" But I used to get sinus infections every winter and this practice, using a neti pot, absolutely prevents them. I believe it also shortens the duration of my colds, and prevents my immune system from becoming run down, so I don't pick up so many colds. I work with kids, and the germs are abundant. I will post more details under holistic health. I believe this practice comes to us as a Yoga tradition. Zed and Peri, is that true? You guys are the experts in that area.
Take care all, and be well.
Next week I'll explain what East and West are. :H
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