Dear Reader Column 01-07-08

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Dear Reader,

Last Thursday's column produced so much email from readers that I thought it deserved a second go-around. Especially since some reader replies read like a column. We've got some great writers out there!

If you missed last Thursday's column, go to:
http://tinyurl.com/2qmswf

Reader's Confessions...From my Email Bag:

"Oh Suzanne, this is the second time I've written about something that has hit me right between the eyes--it was your resolution about not letting what other people think of you get in the way of things.

I suffer from this malady myself, and while I'm sorry to hear that you do as well, at least it's good to know that I'm not alone. I can't tell you how many times this has gotten in the way of my day and how many times it has caused undue stress on relationships. Gee, are they upset with me? I'll tell them I'm sorry. Now they think I'm nuts because they have no idea what I'm talking about. Now I'll apologize for being nuts, because, after all, who wants to be friends with a nutjob like me? But after all, I was just wanting to be sure that they were ok and that I hadn't done anything wrong to upset them. Now if I apologize for the apology, they'll have me committed, right? AAAAAAAAAGHHGHGHGH!

Never ending cycle, sometimes, isn't it? I'm working hard on that one this year as well. Mine seems to occur during a natural cycle of hitting a peak every 3 months or so. One of my friends and I have vowed to try to help break this cycle this year. Let's hope it works.

Anyway, I wanted to thank you for sharing that this morning. It was SO timely and so right on target. I really needed to hear that this morning.

(gee....I hope Suzanne doesn't think I'm crazy now.....hmmmmmm.....should I apologize?)"
--Mike M.

"Suzanne, I truly enjoy your writing and insights. I hope your resolution works. May I suggest a little phrase I use when I begin to analyze others...I think, 'It could be gas!' that makes me smile as I move on. Sometimes it just doesn't matter and we will never have all the answers or solutions--DARN! I also like thinking that someone is in a warmer place than I--Ah, Florida! It is currently snowing here in Ukraine. I am glad I am indoors. Serving with joy!"
--AnnMarie

The emails readers sent were too funny! Nothing more to say, other than, "Here's to thoughts of gas and to not wondering this year what other people are thinking!"

Thanks for reading with me. It's so good to read with friends.

Warm regards,
Suzanne Beecher
Suzanne@DearReader.com
http://www.DearReader.com

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