Fragmentation....

[OneGrassRoot]

I still can't get this word "fragmented" out of my head. In my experience, so much still feels fragmented...not only personally, but in looking outward at others' lives and the world in general.

In reading a few threads this morning, and seeing names I recognize from GD yet their posts were in sub-forums, I realized how very different they sound and "feel" from their posts in GD.

I realized that before changing my name, I was even very fragmented here at DU. With "timeforarevolution" I had a real rebellious aspect to my personality; that part of me really waned as of 11/4 ( :) ) and now it was time to really get to work and maintain a space of integrity, and let any anger and frustration go.

I swear like a sailor -- and thoroughly enjoy it!!! It's a release for me...not used in a mean or negative way (usually)...but I don't swear here, because it's not an appropriate space (so it feels to me).

Just a weird observation this morning....wondering if others feel fragmented. It's not as though we're faking being a certain way, it's more like there are aspects of our personality that are appropriate in one area of our lives and not so much in others.

Okay, I'm going to get more coffee before I confuse myself.

:)

[ayeshahaqqiqa]

1. I would say that I am more cautious posting in other forums

for many reasons. I don't talk specifically about mystical experiences and the like in R/T or GD just because it would not be appreciated--hard to describe your part of the elephant to other blind people who insist there is no elephant to begin with. :)

But I have a question for you, OGR--would you say one reason your posts are different in other forums is because you are communicating to a different audience? I find myself considering this sometimes before I post.

[OneGrassRoot]

2. ahhhhhh, that's very interesting, and something that has really been a focus.....

in the last week. With Wishadoo.

For most of you who've been there, you see that the intention is for ALL people to feel welcome there, as it's not a gathering place based on ideology or personal interests or spiritual path, etc., etc.

Yet indeed it has thus far been largely populated by many who would feel very comfortable here at ASAH. :) And, honestly, that feels great to me...on a spiritual level, I know it helps ground the intention in a very strong way, with integrity, with love, with tolerance and acceptance.

On the other hand, I don't want others who -- for whatever reason -- aren't necessarily comfortable with the things we discuss here to not feel comfortable at Wishadoo, thinking they must believe in metaphysical things in order to "belong" there. Ya know?

I am definitely always very aware of my words at various forums and based upon the person I'm writing to....you're absolutely right. I want my message to be heard, and for it not to be lost because of terminology the recipient or reader might not be familiar with or comfortable with.

I just inserted this yesterday at the Wishadoo! Community Forum, with the above in mind:

Wishadoo! is for everyone. It is the core commonality -- the core humanity we all share -- that brings us together at Wishadoo! This space is about reaching out to our neighbors ~ near or far ~ with respect and dignity, regardless of spiritual or religious beliefs, political ideologies, personal interests, etc.

Everyone has a wish or needs help with something, and we all have something to offer, be it well wishes, prayers or a hug. It all matters at Wishadoo!


So, thank you, Ayesha. Maybe it isn't a matter so much of being fragmented, but simply that we're making use of the multifaceted aspects of our personality to best communicate with others.

Interesting. Thank you!!! :)

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[FirstLight]

3. I have noticed this IN LIFE...

The need to project a certain personality to certain people - friend or aquaintence or stranger

I have been holding my energy differently, for sure... sometimes even allowing myself to pretend I don't see someone in the grocery store because I don't want to get caught up in the small talk

my impression is that it is part of that shift...from heart and higher vibesrational living to the lower vibe that so many are still enmeshed in. If you spend too much time around it you get the muck all over you..
so you choose your words wisel, steering them away from topics or idead that would be too inviting for the lower vibrational stuff


does that make sense?

on Edit:
I have also noticed this WITHIN - my rebelliious side is acting up too! The part of me who knows that I hvae the power and the guides to make changes and create my reality vs the small human that wants to stomp my foot and demand the magic wand !

[southerncrone]

4. OMG! That word describes my life exactly!

When I saw the word, it washed over my like an epiphany. I have been quite miserable of late, not really able to sum it up easily, but FRAGMENTATION is exactly what I've been feeling!

I feel pulled in so many directions at once & I really want to just be still & left alone!

My life seems overwhelming on every level & seems almost more than I can handle. As a result, I've almost shut down as a coping mechanism. I go to work, & try to come straight home & rest. Don't even like having to stop by the store for anything, including food (thank goodness hubby does). Don't want to interact w/people on any type of superficial level. This is very out of character for this former PR/saleperson!! It seems almost like I've got ADHD, because i can't focus well & seem to be "jumping around" from one activity to another & not accomplishing much of anything at all! Then I get more frustrated!

I've felt like it was my "mid-life crisis", or Uranus/Neptune/Pluto influences. (I'm a double Scorpio w/Aquarian Moon, focusing was my forte until lately). Maybe it is. Whatever it is, I am going through a very bizarre change, and in the process I am feeling very fragmented!

Thanks again, One Grass Root, for giving me another word I needed!
(Still have "hopenings" that this will pass soon)

[OneGrassRoot]

5. I feel your pain, southerncrone....

:)

Yes, let's pray these fragments coalesce gracefully and joyfully and SOON!!! It's rough for this Virgo. I can multitask with the best of them, but things have gotten out of hand of late.



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