The star is inside of YOU!

[ericmsant2]

Wonka

Again with the assumption. Not really. I am doing this on my own terms which has absolutely nothing to do with fear.

It was not an assumption, at least it was not intended to come across that way. It was really a joke (hence the smiley face).

Has it ever occurred to you that I am letting things cool down before I create a new thread? I didn't want the community thread to become a Wonka-Eric-Mach show.

I am sorry it did not occur to me that you were letting things cool down. I did not feel that things were heated up – hence I did not think “cool down”. As for the Wonka-Eric_Mach show, I’m not sure what you mean by that. I know he and I responded with some what I was hoping would be though provoking questions – I was not trying to create a “show”. I am truly sorry that you interpreted it that way. Really. I’m not kidding. I am really sorry, it came across that way.

Where did that "being true to you" comment come from? I'm puzzled and don't want to assume here.

I will do my best to answer this. First though, I am trying to understand why you seem so defensive by the comment…I honestly have to say that I think I may have struck a cord with you. I could be wrong. My comment was based on my own personal experience and from the experiences of some of the other posters I have read over the years. The point I was trying to make was….often times we hide from ourselves and our responses to questions are more along the lines of what we think people want to hear and what we really want to tell ourselves. In short, I was say…just be real with yourself. That is not an accusations that you are not. I have no idea if you are or are not. Only you know your truth. What I find interesting though is what I perceive (and hey I could be wrong) is your need to defend yourself.

I too do not want to assume so I will ask….

From day one, I have remained true to my values, principles and stand by by own convictions

Why did you feel the need to write this?

In essence, I've been true to myself that includes a lot of introspection and reflection.

And this…I never said you were not being true to yourself. I did suggest thought IF (key word is IF) you were that it may be FEAR.

I am comfortable with my own process. It is mine to own alone.

And this… I never said of even implied that you were not nor should you be comfortable with your process. Can you see how I may have interpreted this as defensive?

Mach1

And I hope that you meant the top is down on the Jeep...not you..

Actually I meant you and the Jeep (not me):)