Guest guest Posted March 12, 2005 Report Share Posted March 12, 2005 Hi Catherine and everyone, I so appreciate, Catherine, what you have written here, and though this message is a bit belated, I want you to know that you are definitely not alone in your perceptions about what Roger said and how he said it. I, too, was somewhat taken aback at the strength of the judgment I perceived. Roger, if you're reading, here's a little story from my own experience, followed by a few thoughts. Several years ago I participated in filming a TV commercial in which Joe Montana starred. We filmed at the SF 49ers headquarters in Santa Clara, California. I imagine it's fairly safe to say that, even among professional athletes, Joe Montana's achievements are extraordinary. When Joe walked in, he moved at a soft, easy pace. He clearly intended to put others at ease, and he succeeded. Throughout that day, I remember that Joe walked and moved slowly -- not sluggishly, but with the elegance and grace of a true champion. I have also thought, since reading your original post, Roger, about how I might walk next time I visit New York. I would stop and see sights, observe people, look for interesting places. I would probably walk fairly slowly. But this would not be an expression of sluggishness, rather it would reflect my curiosity and desire to stop and " smell the roses. " Just things for you to consider. Best to all, Elchanan catherineleslie1 [catherineleslie1] Saturday, March 05, 2005 12:45 PM rawfood [Raw Food] Re: Why I walk so fast In a message dated 3/5/2005 3:28:26 PM Eastern Standard Time, rawfood writes: http://www.lightning.superbeing.com Are advertisements allowed on this group? Just wondering. I think it's great to have energy. But it's also nice to be understanding of those who may not move as fast as you do. A little compassion goes a long way. Getting all annoyed because the line at the grocery store doesn't go as fast as you would like, well it seems a little immature to me. Relax. Maybe these people who don't walk as fast as you do have problems that can't be cured by a raw diet. Not everything can be. Raw food is not the end all and be all. Of course it's a good component of a healthy lifestyle but it's not everything. You know maybe these " slow " people are there to teach you a lesson in patience and empathy and compassion. That is, if you could only slow down long enough to do that. I hope you can. I'm sorry my first post on this list seems negative, but this guy's posts, not only on this list but I believe I've seen it on others, with added comments about the supermarket lines, and how it bothers him so much because he is slowed down by others, really rubs me the wrong way. If you want to promote a raw diet and exercise, that is WONDERFUL! I applaud you for that. But maybe you can do it in a more postive way without putting others down because they aren't as advanced and as fast as you are. We all have to start somewhere, don't we? Cathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 12, 2005 Report Share Posted March 12, 2005 ok I missed this walking post ..I am gonna have to go back through the posts on the groups site.. but from the below posts... sound very similar to an x of mine and my hubby not.. hating to wait for things... the X was just plain a pain.. hence being an x but he did have a problem of being bi-polar.. which does not excuse him but was the main reason for his rudness or uncaringness....hubby now is also bi-polar but on a better more even keep realm... But still hates to wait.. lord only knows why..is it the medical problem or the nerves?? who knows. i wait I deal I use consideration for others... sooo.. now that i probably answered all out of context and all let me go read taht email.. lol " INFO @ Vibrant Life " <VLinfo wrote:Hi Catherine and everyone, I so appreciate, Catherine, what you have written here, and though this message is a bit belated, I want you to know that you are definitely not alone in your perceptions about what Roger said and how he said it. I, too, was somewhat taken aback at the strength of the judgment I perceived. Roger, if you're reading, here's a little story from my own experience, followed by a few thoughts. Several years ago I participated in filming a TV commercial in which Joe Montana starred. We filmed at the SF 49ers headquarters in Santa Clara, California. I imagine it's fairly safe to say that, even among professional athletes, Joe Montana's achievements are extraordinary. When Joe walked in, he moved at a soft, easy pace. He clearly intended to put others at ease, and he succeeded. Throughout that day, I remember that Joe walked and moved slowly -- not sluggishly, but with the elegance and grace of a true champion. I have also thought, since reading your original post, Roger, about how I might walk next time I visit New York. I would stop and see sights, observe people, look for interesting places. I would probably walk fairly slowly. But this would not be an expression of sluggishness, rather it would reflect my curiosity and desire to stop and " smell the roses. " Just things for you to consider. Best to all, Elchanan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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