The following is an experiment with regard to sharing observations,
that aren't flattering,
and seeing what response it nets me on the board.
Since this is still my thread.... I hope it's regarded with some consideration.
I put forth these observations, without judgment, but as simple statements and observations.... as we've been discussing on this thread, I believe.
I'm curiouse how any responses receieved will be viewed by myself, and the board. In particular, Carolyn bc she's been thinking deeply about the subject and helping me gain clarity in the matter.
I welcome every opinion and look forward to reading them all.
Lighter
QUOTE FROM GABBEN TO AMI:Ami,
What happened is that you saw Carolyn and +(lighter) going a bit against Leah on this thread.
So then, in your fear, that I, because of my friendship with Carolyn and my dislike of Leah's behavior on this board was going to turn to lighter and turn on you, you had Bill step in; I can only assume, but my gut tells me that you asked him to step in to look and defend Leah to support your fears.
In the past I have had conflict with Leah, you, Ami have stayed neutral as well as Bill has never said anything....until now, interesting.
This conflict today was a direct result of your misdirected fear and ambition to win the conflict with lighter, Ami...an attempt to win the situation, nothing less nothing more.
The sad fact is that no one wins....we are still here with our voices.
If you would like me to delete my posts about your relationship to Bill, I will. It was not done out of spite, but to illuminate the truth, as I see it...and I have had much practise now, I feel confident that I do see it clearly. If you both wanted to see it, you could...it is all there---------------the truth.
Lise
This is exactly the behavior I'm referring to when I observe ami manipulating other board members.
She's had a string of champions in the past.... all those relationships seem to have similar fallouts ie, Janet and that one that kept coming back over and over.... forget her name.
Little Jo opted out of the fray.... Smart girl, but not before she told Ami she refused to join in.
Why would she tell Ami she wasn't joining in? I wonder if Ami asked her to?
I'm providing this quote, from ami, that would seem to add weight to my observation that Ami manipulates other posters into confrontations with other posters:"Dear Lise
I have to tell you, honestly, I have TRIED to get Bills' wit and incredible intelligence TO intervene in fights,but he would not.
AmiDr. G, I'm not attached to the outcome of this
but.... it would be nice if I the NC rule I requested, with Ami and Gabben, could be honored.
Lighter
ps... it looks like changings run away like her hairs on fire
I wish I hadn't participated in the debacle, but I did.
I regret that and have to take responsibility for it.
When I'm done with this experiment....
feeling understood or not....
I choose to withdrawl (with love) from interacting with boardmembers that don't lift me up or add to my serenity.
