Thanks for the reply Martin,
Yes I very much think you are correct, becoming aware (again) of why this needs to be done. There is some sort of sickness going around.
Remaining calm in the face of both my own particular conditioning and and the manifestations of others is not easy though. Learning a certain assertiveness without the sarcasm taking over, standing my ground without aggression. Not easy.
I walked away from the events yesterday wondering what happened...more determined to remain truly calm without bypassing the issue.
I guess there is a duality being created, or simply being stirred up. I have plenty of us versus them conditioning.
Martin M:
The option, to point out someone´s misconduct is still open but there´s a difference between doing it self-invested in order to feel better myself or doing it simply because it is of practical use to me/them or someone else.
This is my intention, but as I recorded, not the outcome. But avoiding the tension, and inevitable falling short of my better judgement doesn't seem to be any healthier. It seemed good practice not to slink away as I might ordinarily into resentment and 'I should have' but to rather do what seems right, no matter how uncomfortable it is to do it.
I won't stand by and watch kids at the pool, pregnant ladies, or even me, be pushed around. I don't see than benefiting anyone, or my practice.
Avoiding the duality? sounds great, and I agree in principle, though as I candidly posted, I'm generally avoiding my own internal conflict by not making a stand, which is hardly avoiding duality, more like avoiding reality. again i agree in principle and will remember to have a look at how that plays out today.
thanks