54 to 38 thoughts

[exnihilo]

In a climate of estrangement there is sterility, no substance, nothing going on? How do you relate 54.6 to 38.6?

[ace]

release the tension or the opposing agendas within this non-ideal but functional union ... because it is done or in its most mature form ... not estrangment but accepting completion is the issue here ... if you release, you may crest into growth ...

Just an idea ...

[heylise]

38.6 Make your looks and actions comprehensible for other people. If they have to guess about you or your aims, they might guess wrong and shoot. Never expect them to accept you just like that, give them reason to trust you. Show your intentions. A meeting is always tense until each knows the other, then comes relief.

54.6 Only show is not enough, it has to be real. Words and deeds need truth, without that even the most beautiful ones will stay shallow and meaningless. This goes for every single aspect of life, even the smallest thought or gesture needs truth and sincerity.

LiSe

[susan]

Then does 54.6 imply someone is not being sincere?

[white_dog]

Hi Susan,

Interesting question, and it depends how it?s read. I think you?re right, in that there lacks substance behind the form, but it doesn?t always imply lack of good faith.

Like a teenager who dresses for an occasion to please their parents, but thinks it?s lame.

[jerryd]

Intresting indeed; Exnihilo...see my response to this as 54.3 is a part of my answer to your query on the Friends thread.