Self Image or How you see yourself - Page 3

DanaC · 08-19-2007, 08:28 PM

I'm not sure that's exactly the word I'd use to describe myself....

lumberjim · 08-19-2007, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by HungLikeJesus

That's ironic, LJ, because I still think of you as humblejim. Perhaps you are so unconcious of your humility that you have achieved perfection.

Gosh, I hope I didn't just destroy that.

well....i don't really pay much attention to how humble i am. i probably come off as a tad arrogant most of the time, in fact. that post you quoted was begun with a serious message, but then i started to feel a bit silly as it went on, and i wound up going for the laugh....as usual.

the important part of the message was that i see the contradiction of those that portray themselves as superior based on their selflessness. we've had a joking repartee about this in the past....but it really does go on. when i was on tour, the 'super hippies' used to make me sad. they were the BEST hippies. in fact, they were the best at playing the role of a hippie, when in fact they were calculating and devious, not carefree and blissful like a true freak is.

my advice to the world: fucking be honest about yourself, and don't take yourself so seriously. you are just another brick in the wall.

yesman065 · 08-20-2007, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by rkzenrage

One think most have issues with is, with matters of integrity, I do not feel a need to take other's emotions into consideration.
Some take issue with that. I think it's childish.

This issue in the West of feeling good about ourselves, feeling proud of our accomplishments, taking compliments that are due and accepting aptitude is really sad and I discourage it among my students.

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Originally Posted by rkzenrage

True humility is about not bragging and not setting yourself above others or comparing yourself to others... has nothing to do with my point.
Completely separate issue.

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Originally Posted by rkzenrage

Again.
Geez... reading again.

I'm just gonna say it - I'm lost here, I must be reading the wrong words - what is your point? The issue of the West or taking compliments, or True humility?

It's probably me, but I really don't understand.

lumberjim · 08-20-2007, 12:29 AM

that is only because you're not a genius.

yesman065 · 08-20-2007, 12:36 AM

Well then explain it to me Mr. 130

lumberjim · 08-20-2007, 12:38 AM

i cant. im not a genius either. 136.

yesman065 · 08-20-2007, 12:38 AM

Pardon muahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

COCK

DanaC · 08-20-2007, 06:44 AM

That's better, there's been a distinct lack of cock in this thread.

Cock!

Spexxvet · 08-20-2007, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by lumberjim

...the important part of the message was that i see the contradiction of those that portray themselves as superior based on their selflessness. we've had a joking repartee about this in the past....but it really does go on. ...

I'm a hundred times more humble than you.
- Weird Al Y.

Shawnee123 · 08-20-2007, 10:06 AM

I am never boring.

Cicero · 08-20-2007, 12:32 PM

I love me!!! Me Me Meeee!!!!
This weird thing is happening with my self image lately though. I think I'm skinny, but I look at a photograph of myself and I'm fat. It's weird.......a friend of mine is coming into town soon. She'll tell me the truth. Just because my perspective on myself is askew doesn't mean I don't think I'm awesome.
Do you know how brave you have to be- just to be me? You'd be amazed.

Sundae · 08-20-2007, 12:39 PM

I don't quite want to be me yet
But I'm working on it

Spexxvet · 08-20-2007, 12:55 PM

Good to hear from you SG. I miss you around here.

kerosene · 08-27-2007, 12:37 PM

Cicero, the same thing is true for me. I brush it off as a camera/mirror error. The camera makes me fat and the mirror makes me skinny. I am somewhere in between in reality. Reflections in windows are just completely wrong...probably someone else on the other side of the window.

I must be delusional.

Shawnee123 · 08-27-2007, 12:53 PM

Some days I'm all like:

people see me
I'm a challenge
to your balance
I'm over your heads
I confound you
and astound you too
I must be one of the wonders
God's own creation
and as far as you see you can offer me
no explanation

Other days I'm like:

I suck worse then the suckiest sucking sucker on the planet.

View Poll Results: Your opinion of yourself is?
I am thrilled to be me!	7	16.28%
I like me, but I need some work	22	51.16%
I would rather be me than most people i meet	8	18.60%
Who cares!	2	4.65%
I think I'd rather change places with most people	1	2.33%
I am sick of being me..what's next?	2	4.65%
I hate me. you should too.	1	2.33%
Voters: 43. You may not vote on this poll

08-20-2007, 12:29 AM	#34
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	that is only because you're not a genius. __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

08-20-2007, 12:38 AM	#36
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	i cant. im not a genius either. 136. __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

08-20-2007, 10:06 AM	#40
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	I am never boring. __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

08-20-2007, 12:32 PM	#41
Cicero Looking forward to open mic night. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: New Mexico Posts: 5,148	I love me!!! Me Me Meeee!!!! This weird thing is happening with my self image lately though. I think I'm skinny, but I look at a photograph of myself and I'm fat. It's weird.......a friend of mine is coming into town soon. She'll tell me the truth. Just because my perspective on myself is askew doesn't mean I don't think I'm awesome. Do you know how brave you have to be- just to be me? You'd be amazed. __________________ Show me a sane man, and I will cure him for you.- Carl Jung

08-19-2007, 08:28 PM	#31
DanaC We have to go back, Kate! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 25,964	I'm not sure that's exactly the word I'd use to describe myself....

08-20-2007, 12:36 AM	#35
yesman065 Banned - Self Imposed Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,847	Well then explain it to me Mr. 130

08-20-2007, 06:44 AM	#38
DanaC We have to go back, Kate! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 25,964	That's better, there's been a distinct lack of cock in this thread. Cock!

08-20-2007, 12:39 PM	#42
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	I don't quite want to be me yet But I'm working on it __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

08-20-2007, 12:55 PM	#43
Spexxvet Makes some feel uncomfortable Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 10,346	Good to hear from you SG. I miss you around here. __________________ "I'm certainly free, nay compelled, to spread the gospel of Spex. " - xoxoxoBruce

08-27-2007, 12:37 PM	#44
kerosene Touring the facilities Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The plains of Colorado Posts: 3,476	Cicero, the same thing is true for me. I brush it off as a camera/mirror error. The camera makes me fat and the mirror makes me skinny. I am somewhere in between in reality. Reflections in windows are just completely wrong...probably someone else on the other side of the window. I must be delusional.

08-27-2007, 12:53 PM	#45
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	Some days I'm all like: people see me I'm a challenge to your balance I'm over your heads I confound you and astound you too I must be one of the wonders God's own creation and as far as you see you can offer me no explanation Other days I'm like: I suck worse then the suckiest sucking sucker on the planet. __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

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