lindsyjones

unknown, California, USA

Mar 2014

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Enemies and Friends

I am new to this blogging section. I haven't been here long enough to truly absorb and know the mechanics of this site. I do know that when I joined in about three months ago, it was bubbling with so much fun and interesting topics. Then all of a sudden, it dove into a very dark mood and bred a rather unpleasant and hateful exchanges of ideas. All for the insistence of each other's truth..

The many sides of truth..

I originally just wanted to share my mind, my heart and my soul as to what I believe in and how I wanted to learn more. I figured this is a very fertile ground to build that shift of my life.

I wanted to retire then, (now retired) and just take a lot of my time writing and sharing what is on my mind, all in the noble idea of learning so I can improve myself for me and the world.

Little did I know that there are so many enemies along the way, when truly all I wanted was to find friends. QUESTION: Is it really too difficult to be good and be just positive?
Why?....Why does everywhere breed negative and then encountering more enemies than friends?

Thanks all for your indulgence and comments..

NOTE: I was inspired to ask this question as one of my pillars of my interest in joining here, mentioned there are so many enemies on this site. THEN DISAPPEARED? Still writing to me though, and for this I am grateful..

Thank you again.

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lindsyjonesOP●unknown, California USA

Mar 27, 2014●383 Blogs●11,670 Comments

ADDITION: I am as real as you can get and have skyped to some trusted and truly great people in here..I even met one that I might consider to be with for the rest of my life. Although not quite sure yet as I was hurt so badly by someone along the way...But I am still hoping that this site do serve its good purpose of meeting and finding anybody that can make us feel happy..or add purpose to our designed life..

thanks to all..

phyllis

Johnny_Sparton●Williamston, Michigan USA

Mar 27, 2014●371 Blogs●7,936 Comments

Hello Phyllis,

I think the show was on late last week. Dr. Drew, a fairly well-known psychologist, claimed on his show that all of us have some sort of crazy in us. I wish I would have seen the show.

Maybe that explains the negativity you question?

Wish you well.

lindsyjonesOP●unknown, California USA

Mar 27, 2014●383 Blogs●11,670 Comments

Thank you so much Johnny. I do understand we can't be all angels forever, but is it easier for us to be just an enemy instead of friends?

Thanks anyways..

lindsyjonesOP●unknown, California USA

Mar 27, 2014●383 Blogs●11,670 Comments

I do love the part when Jesus said: WHEN YOUR ENEMY SLAPS YOU IN THE FACE, OFFER THEM BREAD? Can we really and truly do that?

thanks

Redex●Northumberland, England UK

Mar 27, 2014●5,763 Comments

Oh lindsy it is the way of poetry! they are in discord and here sometimes too. It passes and we chug along again.
You have to be on here long time and even then you think you have sussed someone and it proves wrong. Just do not get upset and try to relax and have fun. Not many tell you there history as the come here for light relief it appears. But so what stick to have a but fun

and of course keep up with your beautiful poetry,

Ravensgold●Panchos Villas, Wexford Ireland

Mar 27, 2014●9 Blogs●1,131 Comments

hI lj, As the saying goes, keep your friends close but keep your enemies closer

Good blog!

Johnny_Sparton●Williamston, Michigan USA

Mar 27, 2014●371 Blogs●7,936 Comments

LJ,

To answer your question, "but is it easier for us to be just an enemy instead of friends?" I think for some, yes. It is easier to be an enemy instead of a friend.

Some people live a life of anger, envy,.....,the list goes on with negative emotions, that they do not see the benefit of living with positive ones. From what I understand, when somebody lives a negative life, their sense of satisfaction comes from dragging somebody down into their "hole." If I cannot be happy, then you will not be happy either.

My 2 cents on it.

lindsyjonesOP●unknown, California USA

Mar 27, 2014●383 Blogs●11,670 Comments

Thank you my dear Red. I will try to keep writing all poems that I can think of and thank you so much for always commenting and sharing all your valued opinion on them.

Yours truly

phyllis

lindsyjonesOP●unknown, California USA

Mar 27, 2014●383 Blogs●11,670 Comments

Thanks Raven, I do want that, your friends close to shield you when the closeness of your enemies become the source that kills you.

WARS really defined our world as it is today because of the never ending of conflict fostered on by enemies..But, here on this site, we don't have to be that way, I hope..

Thanks Anthony my friend..

lj

Ravensgold●Panchos Villas, Wexford Ireland

Mar 27, 2014●9 Blogs●1,131 Comments

I also think the popular blogger will always attract their share of knockers, just out of pure jealousy.

....so watch out LJ

nonsmoker●Waterford, Ireland

Mar 27, 2014●282 Blogs●8,720 Comments

LJ,
Try not to worry about virtual enemies until they happen upon You.
And do not make someone your enemy because they dislike your friends.
People often need diplomacy rather than definition.

Its very enjoyable having you around the blogs and you make a good addition to their content.

lindsyjonesOP●unknown, California USA

Mar 27, 2014●383 Blogs●11,670 Comments

Thanks for the warning Raven. Truly have sensed that right away. It gave way to restraining one's ability to be creative and enhance the illumination of ignorance, if only to avoid the claw of jealousy. No wonder this world is beyond progression Rave.

Thanks

lj

lindsyjonesOP●unknown, California USA

Mar 27, 2014●383 Blogs●11,670 Comments

Non, thank you so much my friend. Quite frankly and honestly a mind that is as deep as yours, unfathomable, makes me learn so endlessly and so engagingly. A treasure I would so not miss for the world, for my life and my soul...

Thanks my friend.

lj

lindsyjonesOP●unknown, California USA

Mar 27, 2014●383 Blogs●11,670 Comments

Johnny my trip is so fascinating. I am so into it and I am planning on doing nothing right now but just little trip. Quite frankly, our mind would be more stimulated from learning through exposure of the physical aspects of things.

I am loving it..

Thanks Johnny. I hope you will soon have the weather you so desire..Raining here, too. But we need it badly.

sunday

cmiyer●mumbai, Maharashtra India

Mar 27, 2014●283 Blogs●2,206 Comments

lindsyjones,

to survive here in blogs for years is not easy,

believe me,to know many unknown and known enemies,

and mostly the reason is jealous

and whom you might get as friends may not be a real friend,

in the name of friendship spying on you, the funny thing is

they think others are fools except them......

the only friend i believe here in the blogs is my only

friend

pepper....

lindsyjonesOP●unknown, California USA

Mar 27, 2014●383 Blogs●11,670 Comments

Cmiyer, first allow me to say in all truthfulness, how I love your photo. Now I can associate my ideas with a person with a face. So much better really, at least for me.

Second, I figured that out. The popular bloggers will of course, encounter this negative feelings, because of that threat on losing their grounds of being POPULAR.

I am not into popularity. I do answer and welcome all that I can encounter to be as deserving as anyone.

Thanks cmiyer, you are one of those that I find very stimulating and non biased, most broad minded person, I have met on this site. Many of course, deserved to be popular if that is the line of thinking they have, I won't change that, but for me, it is not my intention to be alluded in such an inane cause.

thanks.

phyllis

nonsmoker●Waterford, Ireland

Mar 27, 2014●282 Blogs●8,720 Comments

@LJ

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jarred1●eindhoven, North Brabant Netherlands

Mar 27, 2014●2,426 Blogs●2,041 Comments

Reveal not every secret you have to a friend, for how can you tell but that friend may hereafter become an enemy. And bring not all mischief you are able to upon an enemy, for he may one day become your friend.

Saadi (1184 - 1291)

lindsyjonesOP●unknown, California USA

Mar 27, 2014●383 Blogs●11,670 Comments

non my friend..yes indeed, I get it...How are you? Maybe check it out later? I just got settled back in here.

Take care

lj

cmiyer●mumbai, Maharashtra India

Mar 27, 2014●283 Blogs●2,206 Comments

jarred1,

i am quite sure

miss...lindsyjones will never become my enemy,

lindsyjonesOP●unknown, California USA

Mar 27, 2014●383 Blogs●11,670 Comments

Very calculating and well reserved tactic for one who truly is not who they think they are...And more so as to who they think they are not..But Jarred, how can you distinguish the two? in time frame and application?

thanks

lindsyjonesOP●unknown, California USA

Mar 27, 2014●383 Blogs●11,670 Comments

Thanks Cmiyer. I have been reading quite a lot about Lao Tzu lately and here is a gem about what is and how is on things: KINDNESS IN WORDS CREATES CONFIDENCE, KINDNESS IN THINKING CREATES PROFOUNDNESS, KINDNESS IN GIVING CREATES LOVE..

Question: why can't we just direct our life to such a noble cause?

Thanks cmiyer..I am counting on you...my friend..

jarred1●eindhoven, North Brabant Netherlands

Mar 27, 2014●2,426 Blogs●2,041 Comments

He who has a thousand friends has not a friend to spare,
And he who has one enemy will meet him everywhere.

Ali ibn-Abi-Talib (602 AD - 661 AD), A Hundred Sayings

lindsyjonesOP●unknown, California USA

Mar 27, 2014●383 Blogs●11,670 Comments

Just awesome Jarred...a very thought provoking words of wisdom. Many friends with no one to spare, and one enemy just to meet him everywhere...Hmmmmnnn is this the reason why, conflict is more of a proliferating venture than peace?

Thanks again..

Angelpepper●Glen Ellyn, Illinois USA

Mar 27, 2014●9 Blogs●10,202 Comments

Hello Lj.: And by the way! Jarred is in a quoting mood. @ Jarred: Go Head On, With Your Bad Self! . . . .

.

lindsyjonesOP●unknown, California USA

Mar 27, 2014●383 Blogs●11,670 Comments

Hello there, my dear Angelpepper...So nice always to see you and by the way a very non provocative and a very pleasant contributor.

Thanks for your visit and smile...

mollybaby●Cork City, Cork Ireland

Mar 27, 2014●37 Blogs●11,285 Comments

Hi LJ,

Just be yourself, enjoy the people you have fun with, ignore the begrudgers, and just enjoy yourself on here

lindsyjonesOP●unknown, California USA

Mar 27, 2014●383 Blogs●11,670 Comments

Thank you for your encouraging words my dear Mollybaby.

How is your day going?

Thanks again..And I will..

mollybaby●Cork City, Cork Ireland

Mar 27, 2014●37 Blogs●11,285 Comments

My day is going very well indeed, thank for asking, L!

I have just finished the prep for a lasagne, and now I am going to have a well deserved glass of wine

Mrwilling●Bundaberg, Queensland Australia

Mar 27, 2014●12 Blogs●163 Comments

LJ, I think the post is rather unjustified, reading the post replies and your own words.
Enemies, negative, jealous, hateful, and more.
While I don't read every post, I have always thought that questioning, exchanging idea's and debate a reasonable way of learning.
You appear to be interpreting without really knowing.
Speaking for myself I don't treat anyone as an enemy or feel jealous or hate anyone. If you have read any of my post you would see I cover a range of topics with some serious questions and also humour. Cooking suggestions too.
While I have replied what impact may these words have on other who may feel inhibited to do so?
Just another view for thought.

furryflaps●dublin, Dublin Ireland

Mar 27, 2014●43 Comments

i agree with molly. just have fun.i read the blogs and comment when something interests me.If someone classes me as an enemy because they dont like wat i say then so be it.I wont lose any sleep over it

Mrwilling●Bundaberg, Queensland Australia

Mar 27, 2014●12 Blogs●163 Comments

Furryflaps, the mind boggles, classic

mollybaby●Cork City, Cork Ireland

Mar 27, 2014●37 Blogs●11,285 Comments

Hiya Flaps!

I hope they are furry enough this cold night

Mrwilling●Bundaberg, Queensland Australia

Mar 27, 2014●12 Blogs●163 Comments

Wonder if you could do a comb over? You know like bald blokes.

furryflaps●dublin, Dublin Ireland

Mar 27, 2014●43 Comments

heya molly aw sure every girl needs something to keep her warm in winter

furryflaps●dublin, Dublin Ireland

Mar 27, 2014●43 Comments

aw mrwilling i dont need a combover. more like a garden shears

lindsyjonesOP●unknown, California USA

Mar 27, 2014●383 Blogs●11,670 Comments

Unjustified on what sense? That my concept of having more enemies on this site instead of friends is unjustified?

I don't follow your line of thinking Mr. Willing and I am willing to go word for word which is not justified?

Am I wrong in my observation that when I first joined, for the sake of meeting people to become friends, I have encountered more unpleasantness in seeking such a motive? Not justified?

thanks..

lindsyjonesOP●unknown, California USA

Mar 27, 2014●383 Blogs●11,670 Comments

Thanks Molly and enjoy your day or night then...Yes a reinforced idea of sticking up to what I believe in, whether encountering more enemies that friend is justified on my account of what I seek.

Thanks..

lindsyjonesOP●unknown, California USA

Mar 27, 2014●383 Blogs●11,670 Comments

furry, thank you so much and yes I have enjoyed a lot of your responses on my previous blogs and believe me you alone, is worth for me to be treading this rather full of enemies, site..

I am learning, through you and a handful of many..I can't name all., but definitely a lot of you and some of those who disappeared lately...

thanks..

lindsyjonesOP●unknown, California USA

Mar 27, 2014●383 Blogs●11,670 Comments

Like I said, I am not sure if just is me, but I have read all the unpleasantness going on, which Mr. Willing seemed to have missed lately.

While I strongly restrained myself on batting in, it was a very colorful languages used so to speak. Then after attempting to figure it out and put out a blog corresponding the system upon which we can AGREE TO DISAGREE, JUST THAT BE CIVIL AND DIPLOMATIC IN PRESENTING OUR OPPOSING IDEAS, my blog seemed to have been deleted in the middle of a very lively expression of each and everyone's clarification on the matter..

Of course, I didn't see Mr. Willing around, that I can remember partaking on the same blog. Reached up to 70 legitimate comments in not even 20 minutes..But mostly airing up the substance as to the explanation on what seemed to have been the trend then,

Thanks again..

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