Hi again Junerain

As a small child I taught myself how to conform to many of the rules of our society. I also realized at a young age that I, and I alone was/am accountable for all my words and deeds. I took responsibility at a very early age.

I also taught myself (using others as examples) through the years how to be assertive; and to discern which arguments were worth my energy to argue.

When others are unkind to me; I take an inventory of the situation. Does this person have any qualities which I admire and respect? If not; I dismiss them as they are not worth my time, or energy (how could they hurt me if they are not the sort of people I want to have in my life; or want to model myself after? My grandpa had a saying: "No well mannered, kind, honest.....man/woman will insult me, no other can.")

Beyond that, it is my belief that all humans, no matter their age; are unique, special, and prayerfully still have the sense of wonder, the joy, the precious
imagination of a child. I believe in the Individuality of every human.

I have learned to embrace the child in me; she is a part of who I am.

I am humbled by the stars, by the ocean, by the beauty of our world, and all mankind on a daily basis. If I ever lose my sense of wonder, I hope I won't have to live much longer!! What a bore!!!!!!!!!

Not a day of my life is spent without laughter, wonder, and the joy of learning something new.

I reassert my first reply. Be who you are, be more, grow daily, ne'er cease to amaze yourself with all the wonderful things you can incorporate as part of YOU.

Dare to be the Individual you were meant to be. Learn all you can to protect yourself from those who'd have you be just another sheep in the fold.

There's a song over in Pods I posted after I answered you, it was for you:
"You Gotta Make Your Own Kinda Music"--dunno how to post it here--there's another song I love pertaining to the same way of truly living "I Hope You Dance"

For me, it is worth it. Nothing worth having is ever easy.----------------Pax--theo