The Space I'm in...

One of the things I’ve learned as I’ve grown older is not to expect too much from people, especially online. It’s possible to pour a good deal of energy and love into a friend or family member and see no growth or receive no gratitude for our efforts. It's possible to go to a great deal of effort in sending them things, without a word of thanks. It’s even possible that others may receive credit for the work we’ve done.

If we expect everyone to recognize and appreciate what we have done for them, we will certainly be deeply hurt. We’ll start asking ourselves: "Is this all the thanks I get?"

It’s good in those times of disappointment to look at our motives. Do we have an false sense of entitlement, or a passion to be seen and applauded for our efforts? Can we give freely and allow others to take responsibility for their own responses?

So now, I do things (or withold same) because that's what I want to do (or not do). I have found that "mass distribution" works best -- then there are so many players, that I don't have the time (or the inclination) to track them all.

That's how I keep moving forward.
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Paul's Two Cents