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Originally Posted by Junerain
Instead of worrying about how OTHERS see you...
How do you see YOURSELF?
What are all your positive traits?  One is that you write and express yourself well 
Have you ever made a list about all the good things about you?
You could do it here in this thread.. |
Hi Junerain,
Just saw your post. Thanks for the complement on the writing
As for my other good qualities, well right off: I tend to think of myself (when not in the middle of a crazy situation or thinking about a crazy situation
) as a good person. I can say that I try to be kind and nice to many people, and despite what others think sometimes, it's not an act or "forced"; it feels natural to me. I do often have empathy toward others, and have a strong sense of justice (if someone is wronged, etc.)
When it's on paper, it's funny; I have a hard time thinking how other people (or even myself) could think of me as "bad"! Of course, I'm not 100% angel 100% of the time, but I guess most people aren't, so that shouldn't be a problem. So my challenge right now, what I'm struggling with, is to simply get that perception to really stick--not to feel superior to anyone, but to know that I have many good qualities and that what other people think shouldn't change how I see myself.
I do think that Fool Zero had a very good observation about other people projecting their own issues. I hadn't thought much about it before, but when I look back on things with that in mind, I can remember several things through the years that were said, done, etc. to me that suggest this.
Thank you all for the listening ears, support, observations, etc. This has been more helpful and insightful than you know
