Libel and Defamation Against SOTT, Cass, LKJ, QFG, etc

[dugdeep]

I would also like to add that I think that there are some interesting changes in cyberspace with the publishing of these testimonials - not just as an antidote to the lies and defamation - but also for the individuals writing the testimonials. It's like moving in the direction of balancing energy received and a number of people have written to tell me that they moved through some long-standing blockages after doing so!

I have to confess this, but I had sent mine in after an emotional rush of reading Betsy's Truthtimonial without fully being satisfied with what I had written. I don't think it really did any justice because I found it a scatter-brained testimonial of what I thought I should write rather than something that was from the heart. Which is probably why I struggled with it constantly. At times it flowed, other times it didn't. It was bugging me for a few days so I mulled over it during an EE Session, where I came to the conclusion to let y'all know to not post mine so I could re-write it again from scratch with clearer intent. But procrastination set in (which is something I really need to work on) and I decided to wait until morning. I woke up the next morning to find my testimonial had just been posted up.

I actually want to apologize for that. This has been a lesson that I need to focus my energies more towards whatever I'm doing at the moment and not get so distracted easily. It affects the quality and effort, which isn't giving my all when asked.

I've spent a good chunk of today reading testimonials and I literally just finished yours not more than a half hour ago. I didn't get the impression it was scattered or unclear at all. To me it seemed sincere. Are you sure you're not just being hard on yourself?

 

[Turgon]

I've spent a good chunk of today reading testimonials and I literally just finished yours not more than a half hour ago. I didn't get the impression it was scattered or unclear at all. To me it seemed sincere. Are you sure you're not just being hard on yourself?

Really? Maybe I am being hard on myself then. I've actually avoided reading it because when I try to, there's always the thoughts "I should have added this, or deleted that, etc". I'm glad I networked about this. A more objective perspective on the situation can go a long way.

 

[Guardian]

I've spent a good chunk of today reading testimonials and I literally just finished yours not more than a half hour ago. I didn't get the impression it was scattered or unclear at all. To me it seemed sincere. Are you sure you're not just being hard on yourself?

I read it too and thought it was GREAT!!

I learned a lot writing mine too. I read everyone else's then spent more than a week trying to write one that sounded as professional and polished as all the other ones I'd read... but I kept getting ticked off, and it just wasn't working. Everything I wrote sounded like someone had smacked Eliza Doilittle up side the head with a Thesaurus...so I finally gave up and wrote the way I always write. I was fully expecting folks to (very kindly) give me a longggg list of editing suggestions...and it kinda floored me when that didn't happen.

I don't think we ever see ourselves, or even our writings, as other people do?

 

[Tigersoap]

I learned a lot writing mine too. I read everyone else's then spent more than a week trying to write one that sounded as professional and polished as all the other ones I'd read... but I kept getting ticked off, and it just wasn't working. Everything I wrote sounded like someone had smacked Eliza Doilittle up side the head with a Thesaurus...so I finally gave up and wrote the way I always write. I was fully expecting folks to (very kindly) give me a longggg list of editing suggestions...and it kinda floored me when that didn't happen.

I am glad you wrote it the way you did :D

I was feeling really uncomfortable and dumb at first when writing mine because I am certainly not a good writer (English is not even my mother tongue, though I did not even think to write it in French ) and I have difficulties putting events on a timeline sometimes or even write a coherent text but then I just wrote it as it came without trying to sound this or that.
The intent matters more than the way you can put sentences together or find the perfect way to describe your feelings.

So if anyone has trouble writing his/her testimonial, if I did, anybody can !! :D

 

[knowledge_of_self]

Your testimonial was received and it will be published in due course. Thanks. Smiley

So, therein lies my motivation. After a few hours of reading testimonials, and feeling the energy of the Whole, or maybe as Laura's stated a balancing of the energy, I felt a deep desire to toss my pebble on the scale.

A pebble of truth is gold while a pile of lies is nothing but sand.

That is so beautifully said and true.

 

[Mrs.Tigersoap]

Just wanted to share why the testimonials (mine and others') were important for me, maybe for the members who haven't written theirs yet.

The testimonial I wrote helped me see the road already traveled, instead of always focusing on 'what's left to travel', so to speak. This sort of recapitulation helped me see how different I am, I feel, I think from the old 'me'. It's really quite amazing. I still have a long way to go, but I don't mind since I like journey and the scenery. That's also new for me, since I used to long to be someone, somewhere else. It's a great exercice in trying to focus on what's important.

As is always the case when I have the opportunity to give a little back to Laura and her work, it also actually felt good. I mean, how often does Laura asks for something? She gives, gives, gives and never asks anything in return. So it's only normal to give as asked imo.

Also, reading other members' testimonials are indeed soothing and healing. And to me, bonding. Reading all these stories really makes me even more attached to all of you and I feel like I really belong to this community of like-minded people. We're all from different parts of the world and yet share so much. And I'm not even talking about other people reading this and wanting to be a part of this group! If I did not know you, I would want to join the forum just by reading these testimonials!

So if you haven't already done so, don't hesitate. Anybody can write a little bit about themselves, just be yourself and share with us!

 

[SolarMother]

I learned a lot writing mine too. I read everyone else's then spent more than a week trying to write one that sounded as professional and polished as all the other ones I'd read... but I kept getting ticked off, and it just wasn't working. Everything I wrote sounded like someone had smacked Eliza Doilittle up side the head with a Thesaurus...so I finally gave up and wrote the way I always write. I was fully expecting folks to (very kindly) give me a longggg list of editing suggestions...and it kinda floored me when that didn't happen.

I am glad you wrote it the way you did :D

I was feeling really uncomfortable and dumb at first when writing mine because I am certainly not a good writer (English is not even my mother tongue, though I did not even think to write it in French ) and I have difficulties putting events on a timeline sometimes or even write a coherent text but then I just wrote it as it came without trying to sound this or that.
The intent matters more than the way you can put sentences together or find the perfect way to describe your feelings.

So if anyone has trouble writing his/her testimonial, if I did, anybody can !! :D

I second that! If I did it, anyone can!
I went through the same process. I wrote and re-wrote and hashed it over, couldn't remember time lines, and finally just let it flow. I then re-read it a few times and finally then said 'to heck with it, I'm sending it!' Then when it got published (I was afraid it would get rejected!!) I read it over and thought about how I could have added this or that or said something better...
I agree it's the intent and the heart put into it that matters! And, I felt a huge flow of energy inside me after I sent it.

 

[tykes]

I finished mine at last! it took me a lot of hours to write it though it is short. It was a great exercise i feel better after finished it, not for it's questionable quality of course :/but for the fact of putting energy in describing my experience with this network and how affects my life in a very positive way. I will send it to a moderator right away :)

 

[Ben]

I've spent a good chunk of today reading testimonials and I literally just finished yours not more than a half hour ago. I didn't get the impression it was scattered or unclear at all. To me it seemed sincere. Are you sure you're not just being hard on yourself?

I read it too and thought it was GREAT!!

I learned a lot writing mine too. I read everyone else's then spent more than a week trying to write one that sounded as professional and polished as all the other ones I'd read... but I kept getting ticked off, and it just wasn't working. Everything I wrote sounded like someone had smacked Eliza Doilittle up side the head with a Thesaurus...so I finally gave up and wrote the way I always write. I was fully expecting folks to (very kindly) give me a longggg list of editing suggestions...and it kinda floored me when that didn't happen.

I don't think we ever see ourselves, or even our writings, as other people do?

No I don't think we do. All I know is that I enjoyed reading yours and I think I can describe the way I wrote mine as the opposite in a sense. I have no problem with the linguistics, the mechanics of writing, if you will, but to express oneself fully requires that another side be present. It is a consequence of the sleeping emotional centre, I presume.

 

[tom32071]

I enjoy reading the testimonials! They really help. It's good to know that so many are benefiting from this information. :)

 

[Guardian]

No I don't think we do. All I know is that I enjoyed reading yours and I think I can describe the way I wrote mine as the opposite in a sense. I have no problem with the linguistics, the mechanics of writing, if you will, but to express oneself fully requires that another side be present. It is a consequence of the sleeping emotional centre, I presume.

You might be right, I think my emotional center woke up on the wrong side of the bed. I have no problem expressing myself, it's doing so without using cuss words that's the problem.

 

[forge]

I have sent my testimonial to Laura and Vulcan. If you have time, could you please upload it to the site. There was only the statement text included (for clarity) and i just realized the private message might appear rude this way, just tossing the text without saying thank you for your time.

Thank You.

 

[Turgon]

No I don't think we do. All I know is that I enjoyed reading yours and I think I can describe the way I wrote mine as the opposite in a sense. I have no problem with the linguistics, the mechanics of writing, if you will, but to express oneself fully requires that another side be present. It is a consequence of the sleeping emotional centre, I presume.

You might be right, I think my emotional center woke up on the wrong side of the bed. I have no problem expressing myself, it's doing so without using cuss words that's the problem.

I have the same difficulty to, Ben. Which is why, Guardian, I think your emotional centre woke up on the right side of the bed. :P

 

[Palinurus]

I finally finished my testimonial. Who is online to receive it and how do I upload the text?

 

[Jacques]

I finally finished my testimonial. Who is online to receive it and how do I upload the text?

You can sent it to a supermod. Copy your text in a PM and voila.