tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post812846426671307278..comments2024-03-28T08:37:56.790+00:00Comments on Shadows & Light: Hell's Kitchen, June 2007Steve Reedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11684120060438252945noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-58475408404292365962007-07-25T12:47:00.000+01:002007-07-25T12:47:00.000+01:00They were so lucky to have you as mediator. I can'...They were so lucky to have you as mediator. I can't think of anyone I know who could be more fair, thoughtful and compassionate. Wow!!<br><br>You know me and my theories? Well ... one of them is that conflict serves an energetic purpose; it opens time/space so that new ideas can emerge. That's the best possible resolution of conflict, I think anyway.<br><br>May there be peace at the office, peace within your sweet little cat, and peace in your own heart, too!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-16091956151937019582007-07-25T15:43:00.000+01:002007-07-25T15:43:00.000+01:00Thanks, Reya, for the vote of confidence and the p...Thanks, Reya, for the vote of confidence and the positive wishes. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-44914696489066984202007-07-25T17:44:00.000+01:002007-07-25T17:44:00.000+01:00I think I lost the comment-- it was basically "you...I think I lost the comment-- <br><br>it was basically "you are great--it will work out!<br><br>nice shot--it felt like a sort of knot before I read the post--Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-47921080334627015772007-07-25T20:44:00.000+01:002007-07-25T20:44:00.000+01:00One of the benefits of working in a company that w...One of the benefits of working in a company that was constantly downsizing, was the fewer and fewer people that I had to deal with around the office.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-47461898437941918812007-07-25T20:46:00.000+01:002007-07-25T20:46:00.000+01:00It's incredible how much energy it takes to balanc...It's incredible how much energy it takes to balance others. And listening is so useful, not adding to it with words. I am still learning this. It was generous of you to help. I hope the tension subsides. The photo reflects being all bound up!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-59784311921370274862007-07-25T20:51:00.000+01:002007-07-25T20:51:00.000+01:00I tend to be a very good mediator - up until the p...I tend to be a very good mediator - up until the point where I think one side or the other (or both perhaps) are being unreasonable or unnecessarily stubborn, then my patience wears thin. ;-) I find too many people make such a big deal out of little things - but the waters get murky since it's all so subjective.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-65707361975832606902007-07-25T22:59:00.000+01:002007-07-25T22:59:00.000+01:00Merle is a ray of sunshine, as usual.I loved your ...Merle is a ray of sunshine, as usual.<br><br>I loved your diplomatic line:<br><br>"It’s surprisingly difficult to make everyone happy."<br><br>I think Merle would have worded that differently.<br>The UN has a place for you, Steve!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-34835888825410428922007-07-26T10:00:00.000+01:002007-07-26T10:00:00.000+01:00what a great pic. to go with this post.i hope the ...what a great pic. to go with this post.<br><br>i hope the tension eases a bit soonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com