Fairey Tales....

When the doors close, things get said and then filter there way out of the cracks. It disappoints me to hear things said in secret as to warn someone of something. Mostly coming from the whispers around the Jedi Community...

I didn't join TOTJO and get stuck between both TOTJO and TOTJF when they split as a charter member, Former Council Chair for Both, to hear these filtering's of warnings and sayings. I'm not into politics in any form or fashion.

So I am going to deal with this head on. I don't care who it is that is saying things, but have the guts to confront me and not go through other members stating I am untrustworthy, Liar, double agent, still on the Council at TOTJF secretly and so on...

What line of BS is being attempted here; and for what reasons? Crap like this is what brings out anger, fights, discontent and hatred with not a valid or truthful item about. It causes members to not want anything to do with anyone else.

I quit the Council and the Chair for both temples. Returned to a Master, have only agreed to sit on one committee at TOTJO for helping in getting the ranking system going, and as of now, request to be removed from that Committee....

I am just a member and nothing more. That's all I wish to be anymore.

What ever glee is provided in such false statements makes whom ever is doing this. Have fun, but I will not play childish games such as these.

I haven't a clue what youre talking about, But let me say this...Master Patty has been nothing but a blessing to us here at TOTJO. She has been a voice of conscience and compassion. She is forthcoming, loving, understanding, and a wonderful leader. She has been a personal inspiration.

Master Patty I have not heard a peep about such nonsense myself but it sounds like 'kid stuff'. I woulden't give it the time of day and who cares even if you were on the TOTJF council. Master Merrin is and he posts sometimes and helps with a few things.

I guess it's easy for me to say ignore it and I admit I especially don't like intimidation.

Do what you feel comfortable with and know that The Order is behind you.

God Bless,

Br. John+

When I read about disputes on this topic, I personally feel how it is taking energy out of me. And when I read about reports concerning \"back stabing\", I feel that this wasn`t what I wanted to join. To not want to speak directly to the person means not really wanting to resolve the problem. Certainly the latter contradicts our Jedi Code. Your reaction is understandable, but I can`t loose the feeling that the other members will loose out not being able to benefit from your council.

If the Order or the Members need me, I will always be there!

I just choose not to play these games. Whether it comes to a private PM, a PM in a chat or outside chats, I chose to stand my ground and for my belief in Jediism. Jedi are to be mindful, not dispiteful. Jedi chose to serve others, not others agendas.

Gossip is a killer in all areas, not just religion, but it is out there.

I have always vowed to be what a Jedi is and I wil not deviate from that, even if I blasted a subject in a post.

I've always chose to be as truthful as I can be, even if it is not what someone wants to hear.

It could be easier to just ignore it, I did for a while, until it surfaced again. There's an old say that comes to mind. First time, shame on them, Second time shame on you, Third time is just stupidity. I will not go to second time.