Sometimes we get the idea everyone is in competition with us, or trying to steal our good ideas or domain names–seeking to take our best treasures. It’s wonderful and humbling to instead find humankindness. Amazing people are there if you look for them.
Case study. I noticed another blog that went by the name “Wildfire Writing,” and showed up when I did sample searches. As this has been my workshop name for over ten years, I was irked at first. I made an effort to let go of this emotion. It occurred to me that the owners of this blog most likely had never heard of my quiet little existence or workshops or had any idea that we were duplicating the name. I sent a request asking if they would consider changing their name.
They said yes. And they did, almost immediately. They even changed their web address. They were gracious, kind, apologetic in a way that they didn’t even need to be.
You really ought to visit Sparrow and Vixen’s Reviews for a look at movies, books and anime–and to get good vibes from great people who know how to be excellent web neighbors.
Also–the next time you’re tempted to be irked, give someone else a chance to be kind. The world is a better place than you ever knew.
