Do Men Cry?
Dear Kimmy,
Here’s your “tag” (well, at least, a link-back for tagging me): kimmysharinglight.com. I don’t do tags but you convinced me it’s the “right” thing to do (socially). Ok, so I’m a social retard.
Still, I’m intrigued by networking: Do you sample other people’s stuff? The term could be taken the wrong way. But, I like the idea. Rappers do it. And I think the concept defines the generation. What do you get out of it (and how does that feel)?
Anyway, I used the term re-creation once. And then I saw it in a post on your site. I didn’t get upset. But it made me wonder. Plus, you still owe me an email: Re. Your ex (boy) friend… the one who read Stephen King.
BTW, thanks for the one very good chat. Though I’ve posted my IM, no one else has added me. I like to see your name on my list. I don’t say hi because I know you’re at work and I don’t want to get you in trouble.
Oh, what was that comment about me being a “Non-IM’er”? Should I feel bad about that?
For all these reasons (and because I told you when we chatted that I might)… I’m borrowing your site format. Well, this is the formula I thought you used on your site. Then you “changed” it (in my mind):*
- A short paragraph about a spiritual technique.
- A short paragraph about your life and how the technique applied.
- An invite to your readers to share something similar.
* A comment on how your life has been in upheaval. You haven’t shared any details. Everyone is worried. They leave encouragement. And I find that all boring. Besides, your formula has suffered. The content of your site is different. And I want the old Kimmy back!
My Take: Brett Sharing Light
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When Tears are not Enough
I don’t cry when people die. I don’t cry at weddings. I don’t cry when I’m hurt: I may scream or get mad. I cry when I watch silly movies! And I cry “for no reason” (I’ll just be sitting around feeling stupid, or bad, and I’ll weep and moan). I don’t trust emotions. I don’t like shame or guilt… and that’s how people react when others cry.
When do you cry (male or female)? How do people react? Is it a good strategy? Does it help (How does it help? Or how does it not)? What else might you do?
I’ve decided not to cry when I watch movies anymore. I know that I’m being manipulated. That hasn’t worked, so far. But crying for “no reason” seems healing and I allow that (as long as I’m not in public). I know I shouldn’t get mad when I cry (Why does that happen?). I think it’s a man thing. I want to know why other people cry so I’ll know what else I could do in different situations that might be more helpful!
Your Friend,
Brett
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