It’s easy to forget that there is a person with feelings on the other side of the avatar.
It’s easy to forget that you often have no idea what’s going on in someone’s life outside of the game.
It’s easy to forget that lack of insight means that you don’t always know how someone’s going to react.
It’s easy to forget that even the thickest skin still has soft spots.
It’s easy to forget that many times you should think about what you say before you say it.
It’s easy to forget that text doesn’t always translate well.
It’s easy to forget that people generally don’t like an asshole.
It’s easy to forget that often times people have the best intentions.
It’s easy to forget that cattiness wears people thin.
It’s easy to forget that sarcasm is often missed.
It’s easy to forget that discussion is healthy.
It’s easy to forget that compromise often leads to success.
It’s easy to forget that things don’t always go as planned.
It’s easy to forget that everyone makes mistakes, some are just more visible than others.
It’s easy to forget the good and remember only the bad.
It’s easy to forget that sometimes it’s incredibly lonely at the top.
It’s easy to forget that often times those that work the hardest are also the most underappreciated.



So incredibly true.
Hear hear.
Thank you for posting this. I needed the reminder today.
Indeed, Beru.
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*hugs* <3
It’s easy to forget that sometimes the simplest things are the most important for people to hear.
Thanks, Beru
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Great post, Beru. Thank you.
What a great post. Should be required reading for all players or a Wow serenity prayer. LoL
Amen. Also:
This is my first visit to your site. Thanks to Vidyala at Manalicious for providing the link.
I hope you don’t mind that I quoted you on my guild web site and provided a link in case others like me want to start reading your site more regularly. Thanks for the post!
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