@wisewoof, I pray that you find peace through your journey and I am glad that you were able to grow as a result of your experience with the Stewards of Terra Mater. I recognize that what I did could easily be construed as being 'ostracized', but please know that it was the result of boundaries that I have. I declared peace and I will not participate in violence. If my withdraw of steem is interpreted any other way then that is something that you will have to confront and come to terms with.
I've made myself very clear for YEARS on how deeply committed I am to peace. Where you and I struggle is our interpretation of what constitutes violence. You don't see the flagging war as violent, where I do. Until we can remedy the incongruity of our views, our relationship is limited by those incongruities.
I know that it is not easy and my boundaries may seem rather steep or harsh, but I am comfortable with my choices even though I've had to say good bye to many people I considered friends. It brings great sadness to my heart. I pray you can move past the pain you are experiencing as a result of your interaction with me. I love you and that will never change.
RE: Taking A Much Needed Respite <3