I probably deal with this more than I realize. Regarding topics I'm passionate about, I am a know-it-all. That's just my style - I need to know everything about it. I'm the same way when others tell me something that's interesting - I want to know everything about it and will ask 1,000 questions. So, maybe that's my balance where I give as much as I get in return. As a health coach, I've learned that just because someone wants to complain about their health doesn't necessarily mean they are looking for answers or suggestions, so unless someone specifically asks me for my opinion, I nod and agree.
I wasn’t sure I would get along with the group, for I don’t know them. But they were warm and inviting.
As we discussed, I realized they were giving out prompts that I could pick up and make a quip or relate a relevant story.
I seemed to be brighter than them; it was easy to make them laugh.
But I had to hold back. I was dominating the conversation. It’s better for each person to feel like they contributed. If I kept going, they would dismiss me as the know-it-all. I kept quiet and listened intently for a while.
I love hearing passion from people and giving them space to let it out without trying to change their mind or argue. It’s refreshing to feel their tender vulnerable heart. 🥰
It’s just your story of 100-words with the prompt: know-it-all. The overall theme is becoming self-aware by something from the intro, a story you’ve read, or from your life experiences. We learn so much about ourselves through hearing and writing stories, don’t we?!
Thank you so much for jumping on board and participating!!! I learn from you every time I read your heart that you so graciously share!
Good one!! So true, sometimes our passion isn’t because we know-it-all. It’s just we might look like we’re coming across that way, but really we’re just passionate about a subject. We aren’t closed off from others opinions about it or input, we just have a passion. I think passion can be mistaken for that know-it-all perception.
Thanks so much for the restack @Jenna B. Neece 🙌🙌🙌
I probably deal with this more than I realize. Regarding topics I'm passionate about, I am a know-it-all. That's just my style - I need to know everything about it. I'm the same way when others tell me something that's interesting - I want to know everything about it and will ask 1,000 questions. So, maybe that's my balance where I give as much as I get in return. As a health coach, I've learned that just because someone wants to complain about their health doesn't necessarily mean they are looking for answers or suggestions, so unless someone specifically asks me for my opinion, I nod and agree.
I’m an investigator also and can have a hard time not giving my 2 cents when a subject comes up that I’m passionate about 😄
I wasn’t sure I would get along with the group, for I don’t know them. But they were warm and inviting.
As we discussed, I realized they were giving out prompts that I could pick up and make a quip or relate a relevant story.
I seemed to be brighter than them; it was easy to make them laugh.
But I had to hold back. I was dominating the conversation. It’s better for each person to feel like they contributed. If I kept going, they would dismiss me as the know-it-all. I kept quiet and listened intently for a while.
Thank you so much for sharing, Nick!
Letting go after the passion is already flowing, is like reeling in a bluefin tuna! Doable? Maybe, but incredibly difficult. Isn’t it?
You do have to hold yourself back, yes. I think of it like a bronco straining to be set free of restraint.
Yes, just waiting to be set free! Love it!!!
I love hearing passion from people and giving them space to let it out without trying to change their mind or argue. It’s refreshing to feel their tender vulnerable heart. 🥰
my 100 word essay
"She gets me."
the words echoed in my mind
As I try to leave the pain behind
it can take years
and many tears
She was everything I wasn’t
but you seemed to adore
did you want me anymore?
Then a feeling feel from the sky
from someone we both knew
euphoria at first, I can’t deny
We saw them in the light
during times of strife
I wanted you to accept me
they were illusions of what would never be
Once upon a time we thought we “knew it all”
I’m so glad it didn’t cause us to fall
You got me all up in my feels again, Jane Deegan!!! Thank you so much for sharing your talent!
It did take many years and many tears to be able to understand my worth despite him getting someone else pregnant.
I'm so sorry, Lori. That had to hurt
It’s all good now. That was in the late 90’s. I’ve healed and grown so much from that experience. Thank you so much though.
What’s the self-awareness you’ve experienced from writing this?
the grass is never greener
Very interesting. I might have some projector in me. No clue. How to write this prompt no clue either, but I'll come up with something
Challenges are fun, aren’t they?! 🙌
Yes. What are the rules?
Oh no, I don’t like rules. 😁
It’s just your story of 100-words with the prompt: know-it-all. The overall theme is becoming self-aware by something from the intro, a story you’ve read, or from your life experiences. We learn so much about ourselves through hearing and writing stories, don’t we?!
Thank you so much for jumping on board and participating!!! I learn from you every time I read your heart that you so graciously share!
Thanks so much Lori. Maybe I know it all because I don't think I know it all. A twist maybe?🤔
Good one!! So true, sometimes our passion isn’t because we know-it-all. It’s just we might look like we’re coming across that way, but really we’re just passionate about a subject. We aren’t closed off from others opinions about it or input, we just have a passion. I think passion can be mistaken for that know-it-all perception.