Somewhat Reduced Participation

[Old-Timer]

Everyone,

I have been actively involved here for 11 years. In that time, I have written over 16,000 posts and comments. Since this group was formed, almost exactly 1/8 of all posts and comments have been mine. This has not been and isn’t “my site” in any way, but I have been a primary voice for over a decade.

My life right now is such that I need to reduce my participation somewhat. I am not leaving, nor am I withdrawing significantly in dedication, passion, spirit, or participation. I hope to continue to check in most days and read the posts and comments. I simply can’t continue the past level of participation.

I thought about doing so without a formal announcement, but I felt a need to be open about the change. I love this group and have tried to help people accept themselves and their own attempts to find proper balances that can bring increased peace and joy. I know it has appeared to some people that I have “figured out all this stuff” (as one friend told me recently), so it is important that I state publicly I have not done so. I believe I never will – hoping that my journey will be one of never-ending changes and alterations as I try to accept “eternal progress” as a practical goal, not just an aspiration for life after death.

I have viewed the last 11 years as a mission or calling of my own choosing. I still see it that way, but I need to walk away from it as a “full-time” mission/calling and move to simple participation.

So, this is not, “Good-bye.” It is, “See you a little less often.” It simply is my attempt to be open about my current journey.

[Esportswatcher]

Curt I have enjoyed reading your comments over the past few years and I am grateful for your participation. I wish you the best with this new phase in life and I am glad to hear that you’ll still be around a bit. To have been active hear for 11 years is quite a feat and especially have almost 1/8 of all site participation be your own. :clap:

But seriously, thank you for being here. This site helps a lot of people that never post/make accounts. Like how I was for years before there was a topic that I just had to comment on. :think: Even though I’ve moved on from participating at an LDS church this site helps me to navigate the online LDS communities I still participate in and not get too annoyed people.

[mom3]

May your new journey be wonderful. Thanks for letting us know. Merry Christmas.

[Ilovechrist77]

Old Timer, I’m grateful you’ll still be with us, even if it will less than you used to be. Thank you so very much for your advice when I thought couldn’t get through my faith crisis in one piece. I definitely don’t have everything figured out yet, but I feel much more at peace with myself and my relationship with God. Thank you so much. You and your family have a merry Christmas.

[Roy]

Thank you Curt. You (and others here [some that have since moved on]) were a life saver for me when I was in a true freefall of Faith Crisis.

There are now a number of us moderators that can help the new comers and continue the work.

Many hands make for light work. Merry Christmas to you and yours!

[REBEL2]

Thanks for sharing Curt. Merry Christmas!!!!!

[DarkJedi]

Thanks for all you have done. You have made a difference in my life and I am sure have done so for many others. I look forward to our continued relationship even if we “see” each other less often – such it is with many friendships. May God continue to bless you and yours and may you find a path to the peace you seek. Merry Christmas and Happy New year.

[Gerald]

God bless! You’ve always been a voice of reason to my mind. I’m glad you will still chime in from time to time.

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