Comments on: The Faces of Stupidity http://counterfeithumans.com/2008/06/17/the-faces-of-stupidity/ How to Maintain Sanity over Everyday Stupidity Mon, 01 Dec 2008 21:57:28 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.1 By: Keli http://counterfeithumans.com/2008/06/17/the-faces-of-stupidity/#comment-2978 Keli Thu, 19 Jun 2008 19:51:17 +0000 http://counterfeithumans.com/2008/06/17/the-faces-of-stupidity/#comment-2978 MC: Thanks! If only I had my camera or just remembered to use the one on my cell phone! It would have been a priceless picture. Jennifer: Very good maxim to remember. At least you try, which is very commendable. If you're having a tough time yourself, it's more of a challenge. dawn: Thank you! I know what you mean - I use all my patience on my kids and sometimes there's none left over for anyone else! new diva: When it's a family member that you have (are forced) to see now and then, it's quite difficult. Just do not allow them to control your emotions. Say as little as possible. In fact, take your mind to a better place whenever you're in their presence, keep a smile on your face and exit as soon as you can. I admire the fact that you're trying to be calm. Good luck! MC:
Thanks! If only I had my camera or just remembered to use the one on my cell phone! It would have been a priceless picture.
Jennifer:
Very good maxim to remember. At least you try, which is very commendable. If you’re having a tough time yourself, it’s more of a challenge.
dawn:
Thank you! I know what you mean - I use all my patience on my kids and sometimes there’s none left over for anyone else!
new diva:
When it’s a family member that you have (are forced) to see now and then, it’s quite difficult. Just do not allow them to control your emotions. Say as little as possible. In fact, take your mind to a better place whenever you’re in their presence, keep a smile on your face and exit as soon as you can. I admire the fact that you’re trying to be calm.
Good luck!

]]> By: new diva http://counterfeithumans.com/2008/06/17/the-faces-of-stupidity/#comment-2973 new diva Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:07:18 +0000 http://counterfeithumans.com/2008/06/17/the-faces-of-stupidity/#comment-2973 What does one do when the stuper is a member of one's own family, and the anger they throw at you not only makes you want to get angry but carries a tremendous amount of emotional baggage with it? I am trying to be calm, I truly am. What does one do when the stuper is a member of one’s own family, and the anger they throw at you not only makes you want to get angry but carries a tremendous amount of emotional baggage with it? I am trying to be calm, I truly am.

]]> By: dawn http://counterfeithumans.com/2008/06/17/the-faces-of-stupidity/#comment-2963 dawn Wed, 18 Jun 2008 17:04:14 +0000 http://counterfeithumans.com/2008/06/17/the-faces-of-stupidity/#comment-2963 The Dalai Lama would be proud of you! You have excellent self control and an ability to look beyond the obvious. Most people do react to anger and don't take time to think. Strangely enough I can exercise this self control with my daughter but when it comes to stangers... not so good. It's a good lesson and one I need to practice. A lot. The Dalai Lama would be proud of you! You have excellent self control and an ability to look beyond the obvious. Most people do react to anger and don’t take time to think. Strangely enough I can exercise this self control with my daughter but when it comes to stangers… not so good. It’s a good lesson and one I need to practice. A lot.

]]> By: Jennifer http://counterfeithumans.com/2008/06/17/the-faces-of-stupidity/#comment-2956 Jennifer Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:21:18 +0000 http://counterfeithumans.com/2008/06/17/the-faces-of-stupidity/#comment-2956 I try to remember: "Be nice to everybody because everybody is having a tough time." I am sorry to say I don't always succeed, but I do always try! Some days it's much easier than others. And I've always maintained that some of the most dangerous places in the world are parking lots. I try to remember: “Be nice to everybody because everybody is having a tough time.” I am sorry to say I don’t always succeed, but I do always try! Some days it’s much easier than others.

And I’ve always maintained that some of the most dangerous places in the world are parking lots.

]]> By: M.C. http://counterfeithumans.com/2008/06/17/the-faces-of-stupidity/#comment-2954 M.C. Tue, 17 Jun 2008 19:45:57 +0000 http://counterfeithumans.com/2008/06/17/the-faces-of-stupidity/#comment-2954 I admire your self-control. Most people would have gotten angry back when treated that way. But you're right, anger is stupid and really solves very little, if anything. Reading a book and taking a stroll in the parking lot? Too bad you didn't take a picture. I admire your self-control. Most people would have gotten angry back when treated that way. But you’re right, anger is stupid and really solves very little, if anything.
Reading a book and taking a stroll in the parking lot? Too bad you didn’t take a picture.

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