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POSTED BY: GrayFury
UPDATED: Monday, March 5, 2007 23:47
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BEB replied:
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I'm gonna go out on a limb and say you like to share things, zoid
And yes...you have been blessed by the good and fuzzy Lord so much that I quake in jealousy. Now does that seem right to you?
P.S. I would probably out-introvert our beloved Summer. It may seem amazing, but I am utterly silent and withdrawn in public settings unless I am with someone I know and trust. So I think we could chat...'less I was all drooly from being starstruck, I mean.
...More like 'compelled to share things'.
I am deeply introspective by nature, and yet totally comfortable/compulsive in sharing what I ascertain about myself and the world through such introspection. Gaining and sharing Knowledge is the only goal in life worth pursuing (possessions, physical perfection and fame/glory are fleeting and ultimately worthless). How can humans know each other unless they know themselves first, and then completely disclose that knowledge with others, any and all others?
So -- even though I know you meant no slight by the comment -- I make no apologies for 'sharing' without reservation. In my book, it's the only way to be.
As I state in my Profile page, I was once 'painfully introverted'. But, I recognized it as a stumbling block to my complete development (or 'Enlightenment', as Eastern philosophers would have it) and banished it by force of will from my personality.
Being outspoken is hard at first, for those of us predisposed to shyness. But it gets easier as you practice. Total honesty is crucial, to my way of thinking. I don't 'gild the lily', and I show the good and bad, side by side. I'm not perfect, but I'm as honest as I can humanly be...
Being me isn't all peaches and cream. Not by a long stretch. People should know that. Being an open book can be icky, even under the best circumstances. Still, 'faint heart ne'er won fair lady'.
My approach to life (gaining and sharing knowledge) has allowed me to accomplish some truly astonishing things in my life; things that most humans could never hope to accomplish with a more conventional mode of behavior. Ergo, I'm satisfied that my philosophy has been appropriate, for me.
(NB: Even if people frequently misapprehend the motivations behind my 'forwardness'.)
Being an insufferable egoist (i.e., a human being), I highly recommend my philosophy to everyone. As my Mom would say, 'Misery loves company'.
Respectfully,
zoid
P.S.
See? I shared again. Couldn't help myself.
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Then you are a far braver person than I right now, since I gave up being forthright once I received more flak than the Allies air forces had to fly through during the Second World War. That and in the case of my father, it was like trying to educate a concrete wall: only bruised myself trying to breach the surface
Coming back into my own these days, but it's a slow thing. Any big tips for getting back on the horse?
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BEB:
I'd have to know what kind of 'horse' you were specifically talking about. Girls? Or just being openly vocal in social situations, in general?
...Really, though, it's the same principle in either case. Just open up and tell people how you feel, what you think is best about the world, and what you think could use some improving. I mean, you consider yourself an introvert, so you must spend a lot of time thinking about things that are important to you. Share what you've found with others. Listen to what they have to say and compare/contrast with your findings.
But being forthright also means being rejected sometimes. When you express yourself, when you honestly reveal yourself to others, some people may take a instant dislike to you. Fair enough, yeah? The good news is that you find out who you're compatible with -- either a specific female or an entire social clique -- early on in the experience, instead of dragging things out for an extended period of time by keeping your true self bottled up.
The good news is that if you're with the right people, you'll find that they're tolerant of others' ideas and notions. That's why I'm so particularly fond of this website. Most folks in the world only want to be communicated with -- give and take -- without a lot of extraneous BS. But you can't really communicate with others if you're hiding in a shell, can you?
One more piece of advice: You're good enough for the world. You don't have to get 'better' to merit the companionship of others. Just open up and share yourself, warts and all. Other folks will accept you because everyone's a little self-conscious in some way or t'other, and they'll share themselves with you in return. Everyone wants to be unconditionally loved, and we should readily give that which we hope to receive.
As for those who don't like you, when you open up: Well, it's a big world, is it not? Plenty of room to just slide right past each other, if it comes to that. Important: Never chase after someone/group who isn't excited to associate with you. Be polite, but never change or try to hide who you are, deep inside. Remember, you're good enough, just the way you are.
That's about all I can think of, on such an open-ended question...
Respectfully,
zoid
P.S.
I hasten to add that you must know yourself, first and foremost. This is the hardest part for young people. You're still learning who you are. Take your time in the discovery; there's no hurry. You can still be honest about yourself, though. If you don't know something about yourself, just say, "I don't know". That's honest, and people will respect you for that. The right kind of people will, anyway...
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