And sometimes we have to face the fact that our contribution is not wanted and that the best "action" we can take is just to shut up and mind our damn business. If the person isn't actually on fire at that particular moment, you have the time to sit back and see where things are going first and to find out when and where your support is needed or is welcome. Myup, that's pretty much where I'm at, with most things at the moment. Someone did say to me "Help, I'm on fire" and I helped put out that particular fire. I did not, however, take part in the arson investigation. That's not what I was asked to do, and is not what I should be doing. Not to mention I have my own fires to put out. I'm also a bit wary on ruminating on the nature of fire in general.
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Date: 2008-05-14 01:15 am (UTC)Myup, that's pretty much where I'm at, with most things at the moment. Someone did say to me "Help, I'm on fire" and I helped put out that particular fire. I did not, however, take part in the arson investigation. That's not what I was asked to do, and is not what I should be doing. Not to mention I have my own fires to put out. I'm also a bit wary on ruminating on the nature of fire in general.
Pardon my rather extended metaphor.