but (more critically) it was based on an understanding that many of the people who "took up my time" were not equal co-creators in something positive but (instead) disruptions in the Glitter Flow here in Unicornia
those glitter corks have been "released" and who's left seem more glittery and happy and I am more glittery and happy, as a result
when they rain on your parade, you can buy an umbrella or (even better) watch a different parade
you are not obligated to sit and shiver