_Sal
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Is it enough?
Is it enough?
well when I was younger, I devalued "just showing up"It can be... in what context?
It can be... in what context?
well when I was younger, I devalued "just showing up"
but now as I look upon life occurrences I am beginning to realize there is value in just showing up
sometimes just showing up and keeping one's mouth shut...it's enough
Reasonable thought I'll agree.
Understand that as well was not arguing for "participation awards" or something, just thinking philosophically that in some cases showing up may be enough. Point of view and sentiment sort of thing for lack of a better way to put it.
what?
you don't *gasp* :2razz:
Is it enough?
Is it enough?
sometimes you have to bring it...lolDepends. Where is the booze?
yeah that's a good point to...once there, things happenSometimes. There are many days when I'll just show up for work and do little or nothing until the phone rings or an email comes through which requires me to spring into action. So, by just showing up, I'm there and ready for when that happens.
Is it enough?
yes the discussion thing needs meaningful input or else things come to a grinding haltThere certainly are times where just showing up is more than enough.
"Just showing up" at a funeral...even just as a pro forma sign of respect for the ones mourning the deceased...is more than enough. It is the giving of comfort in a way.
"Just showing up" at the bedside of a comatose, dying person...the same.
But "just showing up" to a discussion...probably isn't. You've got to contribute...even if it is just by agreeing or disagreeing with something someone else has initiated.
I really never got it before...I'm not sure it's enough, but it seems to be better than not showing up
I have a friend that shows up to everything, he says almost zero and he never stays long but people seem to think he walks on water for it so I am re-evaluating the benefit for those to whom you show up for
even at funerals, some people seem to count the numbers and I guess somehow it matters
I mean, it wouldn't to me but yeah, I guess it's meaningful to some
At some funerals, even the body doesn't even show up.
At some funerals, even the body doesn't even show up.