Self Image or How you see yourself - Page 4

minnmirman · 08-27-2007, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Spexxvet

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

Haha I believe its 'more humble than thou art.'

I also believe Im a tard for knowing that off my head

Hime · 08-31-2007, 05:00 PM

It varies from day to day, but mostly I'm happy being me. Lately I've been feeling a little more insecure than usual because, um, there's a girl, and I suspect that I like her more than she likes me. But in general I'm pretty happy about myself and my life -- I'm smart enough to have a job that I like and attractive enough to have a great husband who enjoys being with me, and for the most part that's good enough.

lumberjim · 08-31-2007, 05:32 PM

that's powerful stuff

skysidhe · 09-16-2007, 08:01 AM

My affect is alot like Drew Barymore's. I don't think that is a compliment either. I'd rather be Kat Von D from LA Ink. Someone chocolate to my vanilla.

Anyway, She not only seems like a really nice person she is a great artist as well.

09-18-2007, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by lumberjim

that is only because you're not a genius.

I have stated many times, including the original post, that I am not a genius and that the tests are false.
YOU cannot read, clearly.
Or are you choosing to ignore these statements so you can continue to be an ass?

09-18-2007, 03:33 PM

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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.

Quote:
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.

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Originally Posted by yesman065

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.

Which one, you are looking at three separate posts?
The problem with the West is that we look to others for self-worth. Others do not matter in that judgment.
True humility, the same, it is not judged against the actions or talent of others but what you can do compared with what you are capable of.
One can learn from others, but I always discourage my students from comparing themselves to/with others... it is a mistake and cannot be done accurately, so it should not be attempted.
You are automatically limiting yourself. The only thing you should do in regards to others is try to do better than they. Even that should not be a goal... that is a comparison. But, "I can do that" is acceptable.
There is nothing wrong with it, people think one should not do it because it is "arrogant" or not humble... bullshit. Humility is about respect and reverence not limitations.

lumberjim · 09-18-2007, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rkzenrage

I have stated many times, including the original post, that I am not a genius and that the tests are false.
YOU cannot read, clearly.
Or are you choosing to ignore these statements so you can continue to be an ass?

check the dates.

and then tell me again who can't read.

skysidhe · 09-18-2007, 03:40 PM

voted most likely to:

trip in high heels

get my sweater caught on the door knob

I attract the elderly,kids and crazy or m/r people and hippys.

I don't attract uber- cool people.

09-18-2007, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by lumberjim

check the dates.

and then tell me again who can't read.

I'm not a jim subscriber. You should be flattered I read one of your shit posts at all.

lumberjim · 09-18-2007, 03:49 PM

hey, you're the tailposter here, bub. that was a month ago while the topic was relevant. your post asking why I KEEP saying it is misleading.

EAD

09-18-2007, 03:58 PM

It was the last statement you made. Mine was the correct assessment.
A tail-poster is one who posts at the end of a thread they have not read.
You don't know what you are talking about, as usual.

lumberjim · 09-18-2007, 04:04 PM

you cannot read

Spexxvet · 09-18-2007, 04:05 PM

What?

Flint · 09-18-2007, 04:06 PM

Maybe it's not a matter of not being able to read, it's a matter of being off-topic? It has to be one of those two.

Cicero · 09-18-2007, 04:10 PM

Wow....screwy. I wondered what was so easy about coming here lately.

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%
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08-31-2007, 05:32 PM	#48
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	that's powerful stuff __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

09-16-2007, 08:01 AM	#49
skysidhe ~~Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.~~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 6,828	My affect is alot like Drew Barymore's. I don't think that is a compliment either. I'd rather be Kat Von D from LA Ink. Someone chocolate to my vanilla. Anyway, She not only seems like a really nice person she is a great artist as well. Last edited by skysidhe; 09-16-2007 at 08:16 AM. Reason: LA INK correction

09-18-2007, 03:49 PM	#55
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	hey, you're the tailposter here, bub. that was a month ago while the topic was relevant. your post asking why I KEEP saying it is misleading. EAD __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

09-18-2007, 04:04 PM	#57
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	you cannot read __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

08-31-2007, 05:00 PM	#47
Hime Extraordinary Machine Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Outside of Washington, DC Posts: 307	It varies from day to day, but mostly I'm happy being me. Lately I've been feeling a little more insecure than usual because, um, there's a girl, and I suspect that I like her more than she likes me. But in general I'm pretty happy about myself and my life -- I'm smart enough to have a job that I like and attractive enough to have a great husband who enjoys being with me, and for the most part that's good enough.

09-18-2007, 03:40 PM	#53
skysidhe ~~Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.~~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 6,828	voted most likely to: trip in high heels get my sweater caught on the door knob I attract the elderly,kids and crazy or m/r people and hippys. I don't attract uber- cool people.

09-18-2007, 03:58 PM	#56
rkzenrage Guest Posts: n/a	It was the last statement you made. Mine was the correct assessment. A tail-poster is one who posts at the end of a thread they have not read. You don't know what you are talking about, as usual.

09-18-2007, 04:05 PM	#58
Spexxvet Makes some feel uncomfortable Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 10,346	What? __________________ "I'm certainly free, nay compelled, to spread the gospel of Spex. " - xoxoxoBruce

09-18-2007, 04:06 PM	#59
Flint Snowflake Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Dystopia Posts: 13,136	Maybe it's not a matter of not being able to read, it's a matter of being off-topic? It has to be one of those two. __________________ **************** There's a level of facility that everyone needs to accomplish, and from there it's a matter of deciding for yourself how important ultra-facility is to your expression. ... I found, like Joseph Campbell said, if you just follow whatever gives you a little joy or excitement or awe, then you're on the right track. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Terry Bozzio**

09-18-2007, 04:10 PM	#60
Cicero Looking forward to open mic night. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: New Mexico Posts: 5,148	Wow....screwy. I wondered what was so easy about coming here lately. __________________ Show me a sane man, and I will cure him for you.- Carl Jung

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