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Post by selah on Jul 30, 2007 15:03:02 GMT -5
There are few things that really rile me, but one of them is jumping to conclusions. It seems to instantly spark an irritation in me.
Does anyone else feel that way? As soon as I hear someone jumping to conclusions, I just want to say, "WAIT A MINUTE! You don't have all the information you need to draw that conclusion!"
I think this stems from being misunderstood so often; from being around people who impatiently determine their own scenarios. Admittedly, I'm an offender too, but I don't like it one bit!
It still ruffles my feathers.....just another telling sign that God isn't finished with me yet!
Blessings, Linda
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Post by born to win on Jul 30, 2007 17:07:15 GMT -5
Chill out.
Some people just have the ability to think faster than you do.
It is all in the evolutionary progression. Some are more highly evolved, some are evolutionary laggards.
Those who jump to conclusions are just being true to their more advanced position along the evolutionary time frame.
Winner
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Post by Peacemaker on Jul 30, 2007 19:25:04 GMT -5
Chill out. Some people just have the ability to think faster than you do. It is all in the evolutionary progression. Some are more highly evolved, some are evolutionary laggards. Those who jump to conclusions are just being true to their more advanced position along the evolutionary time frame. Winner Huh!!
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Post by jump on Jul 30, 2007 20:14:34 GMT -5
Chill out. Some people just have the ability to think faster than you do. It is all in the evolutionary progression. Some are more highly evolved, some are evolutionary laggards. Those who jump to conclusions are just being true to their more advanced position along the evolutionary time frame. Winner or they are arrogant and think they are smarter than others, which by jumping to fast, they usually jump in the wrong direction.
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Post by Let us see on Jul 30, 2007 21:39:28 GMT -5
As soon as I hear someone jumping to conclusions, I just want to say, "WAIT A MINUTE! You don't have all the information you need to draw that conclusion!" You wouldn't be jumping to the conclusion that the person didn't have all the information they needed, would you? [/quote]
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Post by To Selah on Jul 30, 2007 22:28:06 GMT -5
There are few things that really rile me, but one of them is jumping to conclusions. It seems to instantly spark an irritation in me. Does anyone else feel that way? As soon as I hear someone jumping to conclusions, I just want to say, "WAIT A MINUTE! You don't have all the information you need to draw that conclusion!" I think this stems from being misunderstood so often; from being around people who impatiently determine their own scenarios. Admittedly, I'm an offender too, but I don't like it one bit! It still ruffles my feathers.....just another telling sign that God isn't finished with me yet! Blessings, Linda Jesus had a lot of insight, do you think others have insight in matters you are blind to? Just because people himhaw does not mean we can't............ "GET TO the point/A POINT" Have a meaningful conversation instead of a emotional need trying to get met. That is for small children and most women. If people are so fragile they can't handle an assumption from someone else. they will never endure the devils games. Jesus had to endure the devil and his followers need to learn to do it to. People are afraid of Truth(GOD) So they fear others opinions, so what?
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Post by freespirit on Jul 30, 2007 22:39:44 GMT -5
selah--the things that seem to help me most when I feel myself getting riled up are prayer, journaling, gardening, walking and dancing. I have a few very close personal friends who help keep me sane because I know I can talk to them without fear. And... God is a big God. He can handle all our frustrations and all our burdens.
It's worth noting that one of the gifts sent to Joseph was balm. I think we all need a little balm from time to time.
Your posts are always so helpful to me and I'm glad you are here.
peace, freespirit
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Post by selah on Jul 31, 2007 0:00:35 GMT -5
Thank you freespirit....and likewise returned to you. "Let us see" wrote: Ummm...no. This irritation is usually when I'm the one who actually knows more about the story than the one who is jumping to conclusions. That's why it's irritating. Sometimes I don't have the liberty to expose the "rest of the story," and it makes it hard to hear all the speculations stated as fact. To "to Selah," I actually enjoy people stating their own opinions, and it doesn't matter whether I agree or not. In fact it makes for a great discussion. However, stating opinion as fact annoys me, especially when someone's character is in question. It's okay folks. I'm workin' on it. I was just venting a bit. Blessings, Linda
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Post by selah on Jul 31, 2007 0:12:07 GMT -5
Here's an example: Young single mom decides to move to another community. Older Christian lady comments, "Poor thing, she can't keep running away." I know the single mom well, and she has told me exactly why she's moving, and it's not because she's running away from anything. Older Christian lady barely knows her and has some personal speculation about it all. I ask the lady, "Do you really even know this person? I mean, have you ever actually had a visit with her? Have you ever shared a cup of tea? How do you know why she's moving? Have you ever talked to her about it?" Unfortunately, these questions are asked while I'm annoyed, because I already know the answers to them, and they are, "Only to see her. No. No. Uh....I guess I don't really know. No." When lady senses my frustration with her, she backs away saying, "Well, sometime I'll have to call her. See you later." I just shake my head. Okay, this happened a long time ago, but it's an example of what I'm talking about. Ya....I know...I need to chill out. Blessings, Linda
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Post by wanttobewithGod on Jul 31, 2007 1:07:14 GMT -5
I know just what you mean, Linda. ....and no harm in venting either. M.
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Post by CherieKropp on Jul 31, 2007 9:15:01 GMT -5
Linda It's one of my pet peeves also. It can also cause people a lot of hurt and grief, when they jump to conclusions about the meaning of another--without making sure of the meaning of all the words used and without knowing/getting all the facts.
I prefer to first make sure I understand every word of what might seem like a hurtful statement to make sure I have not misunderstood their meaning. Ask for definitions, etc. Make sure of the name of a person when pronouns are used so you have the right person in mind.
2nd: Then assume the best (give the benefit of a doubt; maybe this, maybe that--people usually don't do things without good reason, assume there is something you don't know etc.) until the worst proves it is really so, if that is the case. This may postpone or circumvent a possible hurt that wasn't intended. I believe in: "Guard your peace." Cherie
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Post by selah on Jul 31, 2007 12:37:48 GMT -5
Thanks wanttobewithGod, and Cherie, I agree 100%...just wish everybody else did too. I can't even share anything meaningful with some of the people in my life, because of the immediate tendancy to jump to a negative conclusion....even when we're talking about new and exciting events in the lives of our family members. It leaves our conversations definitely lacking when all we can talk about is the weather or health etc. I'm not referring to f&w family here, just to clarify. My comments are not directed toward f&w or non-f&w...just general.
Blessings, Linda
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Post by withopeneyes (Mandy) on Jul 31, 2007 17:59:12 GMT -5
Hey, jumping to conclusions is the only exercise some people get. I totally agree Selah. I'm guilty of the same thing now and then, and in that case, I always feel incredibly stupid. I know that I've often been misunderstood myself... since I was a kid, and that was very frustrating. Jumping to conclusions, making assumptions... that's what causes rumors.... and gossip.
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