Ranchette wrote:
Focus, Thanks for your ideas.
You are more than welcome.
I am very intrigued by you suggested approach.Yes, I do not believe in Passive Resistance. I do not believe in Passive Anything.
I plan to study it closer and see if I can find a way to make it mine. I wonder what you think of me writing a letter with these questions with my comments to her possible answers?It allows her to save face and pretend she did not read more than the first few lines. The article "Do Not Be Quickly Shaken From Your Reason" (March 15, 1986 WT pp10-14) and its memorable picture of a snooty jW woman throwing "spiritual pornography" into the bin without even reading it springs to mind.
In your shoes, I would take the bull - or cow (sorry!) - by the horns and do it face to face. I suggested the phone as a sop to your (probably) less war-like tastes... A mere letter is a bit of an LDH
I'm thinking I could get the point across without upsetting myself unduly through a letter.Never quite knowing how she took it - or even how much of it she actually read may well upset you more, Ranchette.
Plus I could share it with you and the results.Now, now, you did not EVEN REMOTELY THINK she would REPLY to your letter? Come, come! Do I know her better than you??
Here is some advice. BY ALL MEANS write the letter to get your thoughts straight and your feelings clear. Share those parts here that you feel comfortable with (anonymize it!), and I'm sure you'll get feedback.
This done, girds your loins and USE THE PHONE (or go whole hog and corner her in person).
You have nothing to lose but your fear. She has everything to lose - her whole imaginary castle in the sky.
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Focus
(Wrastler Class)