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ah to be nonjudgmental


[o]f all the cants which
are canted in this canting
world, though the cant
of hypocrites may be
the worst, the cant of
criticism is the most
tormenting.

                                                       ---Sterne

nonjudgmentally simply

to experience (and observe)

breathes fine and well enough;

 

and all the styling rest

come plummed and sugared

superciliousness ...

 

and too quite, well, uh,

paltry superficial stuff.

 

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barbsdad2003

18 years ago

No Problem When ...

People miss me whenever, No matter my endeavor. Much of my work makes available multiple levels of understanding. Sort of a potluck, I might say, or smorgasbord or buffet delivery. Pet peeves of mine include when persons overreach (i.e., presume to know something they don't or more than they do) or judge unfairly or, with marked aggression, don't accept me as someone possibly goodwilled, or have a problem with themselves and think I'm it, etc., etc. ... I've learned to be nonjudgmental in many areas of living ... even at times down to a nearly microscopic detail. That perspective allows for greater learning, flexibility, and productive change available to me than would be otherwise. I think my greatest strength lies in my readiness and ability to take the supportive path when assessing someone's work here at this site. And if I don't understand a piece, I for sure don't cast a punishing vote. If I want more information to make clear, I'll ask for it. If the work doesn't rise to a level of being more than mildly interesting, I'm willing to just let it go---with no comment and no vote. As usual, all yours ... And thanx again, Chuck