tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17192698.post5655983576857883583..comments2023-12-25T02:46:52.723-04:00Comments on Awareness: transitions are messy........awarenesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06098432781380754899noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17192698.post-15611553258762569752007-09-23T16:25:00.000-03:002007-09-23T16:25:00.000-03:00Merci dana had to throw in a wee bit of franc...Merci dana had to throw in a wee bit of francais just wanted to stop by again quick and tell you that you sure are one of the good guys and this is only a bump in the road not a dead end. Also,did you get my email?? No hurries on responding just wanted to know you got it Blessings be yours agent provocateur :)Roberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14137068859515196903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17192698.post-84628827083046265612007-09-23T15:07:00.000-03:002007-09-23T15:07:00.000-03:00Carmi....If you were a little closer in proximity ...Carmi....If you were a little closer in proximity I'd hop in my van, find you and give you a hug. I had a feeling you had experience this as well......<BR/><BR/>I like the sound of agents provocadeur....a wonderful name for a cool club....perhaps with a motto "proud of our scars" And it would be a positive think tank full of open minded idea people ready to give each other a boost....ready to live and work outside of the parameters of the proverbial box. <BR/><BR/>It would also be a title of a great book......yes.....one that would include a chapter for each provocateur to tell their story!! Gee, I bet there are enough bloggers out there to pull together this intriguing book. hmmmmmmm.......wanna meet halfway and map it out?? How about a cafe tucked in an alley of la vieux Quebec? Merveilleux! Bring Deborah!awarenesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06098432781380754899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17192698.post-90391739837586765042007-09-23T14:20:00.000-03:002007-09-23T14:20:00.000-03:00I so feel for you. Experiences like this explain w...I so feel for you. Experiences like this explain why I ultimately left the wonderful world of financial services. It seems that passion for one's role and a desire to make a difference often position us in diametric opposition to the bureaucratic forces of inertia and conservatism.<BR/><BR/>Leaders intent on preserving their base of power often cut down those with the courage of conviction, the ones who dare to raise their heads above the canopy of the forest, the ones who challenge mediocrity, the ones who aren't content to simply go with the flow because that's the way it's been done for years.<BR/><BR/>Frankly, I'd rather hang around with those agents provocateur. They're infinitely more interesting to know, scars and all.<BR/><BR/>Looking back at the naysayers who made my own life a living hell and who remain in their old roles, I realize what sad, small people they really are. Time proves that their strategy is one of stagnation. Yours is one of growth.carmilevyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00360045114379957605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17192698.post-12873408526872332332007-09-22T21:34:00.000-03:002007-09-22T21:34:00.000-03:00Thank you Tori.....I do know there is something......Thank you Tori.....I do know there is something.....heck if I know right now where it lies or what looks like. I'm trying to keep many tributaries open...we'll see.<BR/>It hurts to know that I'm unliked by some because they consider me difficult. Complicated, sure but difficult? <BR/>I have been weighing various things in my head all day.....remembering SO MANY times when I challenged someone because of the unfairness of treatment. I also can balance that with the fact that I was told I was needed and wanted by the head honcho not too long ago.....however i fear this isn't his sentiment anymore. I fear his feelings have been swayed by the feedback he is receiving from his direct in line staff (middle management)....despite knowing me for 15 years, I have to acknowledge that the ones I freaked out and "scared" manage to somehow smear my reputation. It's dirty.....definately, and I could kick myself for not seeing it earlier.<BR/><BR/>Ian.......those words brought me to tears......the very thought that angels sing Jimmy Buffett songs means that all is right in this world. Thank you for believing in me and for reminding me that I AM one of the good guys dagnabbit! <BR/><BR/>I was so glad to see your name and comment, Daisy. I tried, didn't I? I thought I had chosen the right place to be after last fall's interview for that other job. I guess I needed to learn a few more things or something before I got it....nothing like a hammer on the head.<BR/>Perhaps I should run for the Tories in the next election? Too bad I have two friends vying for candidacy already......<BR/><BR/>thank you Daisy.awarenesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06098432781380754899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17192698.post-35658984106419183562007-09-22T20:41:00.000-03:002007-09-22T20:41:00.000-03:00MUSKIE!!I have so much to say about all of this!!!...MUSKIE!!<BR/><BR/>I have so much to say about all of this!!! ...but best that I don't monopolize your comments section.<BR/><BR/>As I was reading your blog, at 5:00 AM (this morning), I heard the following song - an angel was around, I think. (the small additions are mine but the words are Jimmy Buffet's and they are oh, so TRUE!!)<BR/><BR/><BR/>So you're looking for a hero<BR/>That you can see with your own eyes<BR/>When they don't wear the mask and cape<BR/>They're hard to recognize<BR/><BR/>Even though these are cynical times<BR/>Bear it in mind<BR/><BR/>Good guys (gals) win<BR/>Every once in while<BR/>Full grown (wo)men<BR/>Get to learn from a child<BR/>Now and then<BR/>Just when you think it won't happen again<BR/>The good guys (gals) win<BR/><BR/>Trouble all around us<BR/>Dirty tricks at every turn<BR/>Seems that we historically<BR/>Refuse to live and learn<BR/><BR/>You start to wonder if all<BR/>Hope is gone<BR/>You would be wrong<BR/><BR/>Good guys (gals) win<BR/>Every once in while<BR/>Full grown (wo)men<BR/>Get to learn from a child.<BR/>Now and then<BR/>Just when you think it won't happen again<BR/>Good guys (gals) win.<BR/><BR/>State of confusion we're so disillusioned<BR/>You turn on the news and<BR/>Good guys (gals) win<BR/>Now and then<BR/>Just when you think it won't happen again<BR/><BR/>Good guys (gals) win<BR/>Every once in while<BR/>Full grown (wo)men<BR/>Get to learn from a child<BR/>Now and then<BR/>Just when you think it won't happen again<BR/>The Good guys (gals) win. <BR/><BR/>…Jimmy Buffett<BR/><BR/>...and Dana, you are one of those Good Guys!The House on Big Islandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03325348641899658269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17192698.post-13138510525742934012007-09-22T20:25:00.000-03:002007-09-22T20:25:00.000-03:00Dana,I wish that I could give you a hug right now....Dana,<BR/><BR/>I wish that I could give you a hug right now. I am so sorry that you are experiencing this but I believe that your courage, strength, authenticity and goodness will allow you to prevail and there is something incredible waiting, just waiting for you. Hang in there, know that I send my love,and try not to give thought to those that do not lead their lives with an authentic heart.Torihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16825584109550611401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17192698.post-46181222922966793672007-09-22T16:35:00.000-03:002007-09-22T16:35:00.000-03:00Thanks for the vote of confidence Charles. I am a...Thanks for the vote of confidence Charles. I am actually seeing the positive in this. I needed to learn this lesson in order to seriously consider my own next steps in my career. It may have been a kick in the gut, but I am grateful to have finally been told what was happening over the course of the last couple of years. <BR/><BR/>So.....thank you.....you too are a very good citizen. Good things will happen, that's for sure....for both you and I.<BR/><BR/>cheers.awarenesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06098432781380754899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17192698.post-74134026781024751132007-09-22T14:52:00.000-03:002007-09-22T14:52:00.000-03:00Traffic heading your way!!!! They don't wish to ha...Traffic heading your way!!!! They don't wish to have people who ask some questions in there.<BR/><BR/>Very sad indeed because you are a very good person.<BR/><BR/>Don't ever forget this line - Good things happens to good people!!!<BR/><BR/>You are a very good citizen!!!!<BR/><BR/>Hang in there!!!!Blogger Charles LeBlanchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13904161889628998531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17192698.post-22184768857757103852007-09-22T14:24:00.000-03:002007-09-22T14:24:00.000-03:00Thank you Robert. It means a lot. I didn't know ...Thank you Robert. It means a lot. I didn't know if I would write anything about it, but it turned out to be good head clearing therapy. I know I own some of the issues and perceptions, but I also know that I obviously trigger them in a way that perhaps they aren't open to seeing in themselves. The problem is that when it comes down to the tactics being used to ruin my reputation......to make a subversive attack on what I earn my money doing, I can't fight that.<BR/>I sure hope it won't be a long transition. If I can learn anything about this, it will be to know my own triggers more clearly, to go with my intuition and not simply put it down to paranoia, and to understand that misfits can be very very frightening to others.<BR/><BR/>BTW.....I was asked to deliver a workshop on Conflict Resolution by the same people who have labelled me difficult to work with. How's that for crazymaking? perhaps I'll use myself as an example and we'll do some role playing.awarenesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06098432781380754899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17192698.post-50684514676978997142007-09-22T00:46:00.000-03:002007-09-22T00:46:00.000-03:00dana oh my are you ever doing some things rig...dana oh my are you ever doing some things right. Those gruff older men and so many others either ones in person or via the phone and internet whom you have blessed by your love and caring and service just around the corner I pray will happen sooner for you lovely sweet misfit lady!! Thank you for sharing and for letting us in on your world so we can let you in on ours cyber huggsssssssssss rest and peace be yours in the midst of the storm!!Roberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14137068859515196903noreply@blogger.com