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Just saw an ad banner for sane at my local shopping center lol. “We get it”. Good to see it there I suppose but low key was trying to avoid it
06-09-2022 10:44 AM
06-09-2022 10:44 AM
@Former-Member @TAB @MDT @Appleblossom @StuF
Im having a bit of an issue, I’m not worried but should I be? It’s got it playing on a loop in my mind, don’t really know who else to ask.
on my bus trips I’ll be sitting on the bus and I’ll feel the person sitting behind me bump in to me, it’s happened about 5 times in the past 2 months. Sometimes I react, but just quietly sometimes I don’t. I can see this ending up as a fight possibly… I think I look vulnerable or someone with life experience, maybe that’s playing a part… it’s got me worried at times but I don’t show it, what do you guys think???
06-09-2022 11:09 AM
06-09-2022 11:09 AM
Prob sit somewhere else @Former-Member maybe over sensitised
most people prob going to work that time of day , so not looking for 'vulnerable' people. Maybe they think same about you?
fighting on bus over being uncomfortable prob not a good idea
06-09-2022 11:21 AM
06-09-2022 11:22 AM
06-09-2022 11:22 AM
@Former-Member
But it can be fine to protect your space with an ... "excuse me" and resettle in same place, putting your arm in place on the seat or as barrier, or if you think they really are too rude, and there is a seat close by available, move.
When I was on public transport I liked to talk to people, it broke my loneliness. If they respond decently, it might even be a good encounter.
Most people are busy in their own internal worlds, do not take it too personally.
06-09-2022 11:30 AM
06-09-2022 11:30 AM
@Former-Member I was told there were 3 things you can do in a situation you don't like.
1. Stay put
2. Try and address the situation
or 3. Leave
Given that we have mercury the planet of communication going retrograde this week any discussion you try to enact may be misinterpreted. Also mars has just recently gone into mischief making gemini and will also go retrograde October 30.
When mars goes retrograde tempers flare, there is lots of conflict as the negative qualities of mars get exacerbated. It will be there until January 12. So thats 3 months of conflictual energy. If I were you I wouldn't confront the person, just move right to the back of the bus and stay out of harms way. But the decision is entirely up to you.
Re: Mars
06-09-2022 11:31 AM
06-09-2022 11:31 AM
Thanks for the lengthy response @Appleblossom @I’m still figuring out where I fit in I all this cheers I appreciate it
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