Just a rant

[Pam]

Random rant!
So just been speaking to an old friend over msn messenger who I havent seen or spoken to for a while, just generally having a good catch up, was nice. Until....

him: So what are you studying just now then?
me: Complementary therapies
him: Your not turning all hippy on me now are you?
me: (gave a long explanation why I was no longer working as a beauty therapist and that I was now studying something I was really interested in)
him: So when your qualified can I get a discount for massage?
me: Well technically im already qualified as a Holistic massage therapist, just studying other therapies right now
him: oh your not into that reiki mince are you?
me: Completed my Reiki 1 actually
him: oh

And that was the end of the conversation. Well actually i left it by saying something along the lines of don't knock it til you've tried it nonsense. What an idiot!

Sorry for the wee rant but I had to share, cause I think it proves how closed-minded people are and im sure we've all experienced some of it!

[Rebecca]

Hello Pamela,

People like your friend make me mad too, but when I calm down I always feel more sorry for them than anything.
There is a butcher in my local shopping centre and he kindly does me a deal each week fo fresh meat for my Saint Bernard, I call him each week to get it all ready for collection to avoid me taking up too much time in the queue, anyway there is a lovely young lady works there and when I went in last week she was clearly upset, she was ranting on about rude customers, benefits as a lifestyle choice people and all sorts, we had a chat and she appeared to calm down as I was leaving I said to her " remember I am a counsellor when I ring my order through next week and you know I am on my way, take your tea break and we can have a chat and you can get stuff off our chest" I followed this with a little laugh to signify that I was joking but she went crazy, began yelling about not being 'mad' and how she doesn't need a 'witch doctor' or 'carting off to the funny farm'. When I saw her this afternoon she fled into the back of the shop on seeing me and didn't appear again the whole time I was there!

Love

Rebecca

[Nice Girl]

Well, there are lots of people into things I want no part of, as well.

They may be well pleased with their beliefs and their direction, but I have no obligation to share it. I'd be even more put off if someone told me that it "was my loss." All directions being equal, it's my choice, not my loss.

Nor do I expect that others will always understand my focus, especially if they know little about it. Beliefs and practices that differ from the norm can make people feel uncomfortable.

I acknowledge that my ways are quite unusual in the circles I travel and therefore usually don't say much, or anything. I can just be me without making a big deal about it, supported or not.

[Pam]

Its funny tho, cause he used to be a good friend, and then one day I realised I hadnt spoken to him in weeks, and it didnt really matter anymore.. then one day he says something silly and I realise why I havent spoken to him in a while.

Drifting apart is a funny thing.

[Stew]

Now now girls, do try to stay friends, life is too short for fighting.
Stew