rope burns, generosity, and grumpy pants

It has been said that "writers are fighters", "readers are leaders", and "those who don't quote will never be quoted."


This is certainly a very passionately communicated message on an incredibly sensitive topic for many people... and this is by no means intended to come across as ungrateful to those many amazing people who have a giving heart and are excited about generously investing in supported workers (and acting on that excitement) I just think there are some valid points in this excerpt from Michael Oh.

I think there are likely to be several primary yet different reactions to hearing something like this... depending on your condition prior to hearing these words... these are just a few possibilities...

Offense:

Conviction:

Affirmation: 

To briefly explain this....

Offense: If you are feeling attacked by these words there is a good chance that they are pointing out a different set of values than what has become commonplace in your life.  If this is the case your values have likely been challenged by his passion and left a case of the Grumpies in your pants. i.e. "grumpy pants" which can be terminal.

Conviction:  Some similarities to the above with a completely different response... after recognizing an unmet need and hearing a challenge for action... something changes. a heart of repentance is birthed and tangible, physical, actual actions follow suit... Next time you hear a similar message you will likely feel something different... something like....

Affirmation:  To those already "holding the rope" this is your rally call and a burden on your heart and on behalf of myself and others "in the cave" I whole heartedly thank you!  And for those of us who are dangling by threads being asked to "buy our own rope"as we see spools of it in the hands of others... we are encouraged by this message yet afraid of saying that because we may appear ungrateful, but we know that there are amazing people out there reminding others that we are still in the cave in need of rope.


So.... you can either "get in the cave" or "hold the rope" for someone willing to... or live life with  grumpy spilling out of your pants.