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Are we who we are because that's what we think people want us to be or are we who we are because that's truly who we are? And how can we tell the difference? They say Just be you. But who am I really and do I want to be that person or somebody different?2
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Are we who we are because that's what we think people want us to be or are we who we are because that's truly who we are? And how can we tell the difference? They say Just be you. But who am I really and do I want to be that person or somebody different?
dunno....
what's for lunch today ?0 -
We could all go to Lucy's chocolate factory for lunch.3 -
Motorsheen wrote: »Are we who we are because that's what we think people want us to be or are we who we are because that's truly who we are? And how can we tell the difference? They say Just be you. But who am I really and do I want to be that person or somebody different?
dunno....
what's for lunch today ?
Ben and Jerry's peanut butter ice cream.
It's that kind of a dayweek.3 -
Are we who we are because that's what we think people want us to be or are we who we are because that's truly who we are? And how can we tell the difference? They say Just be you. But who am I really and do I want to be that person or somebody different?
Yes.
I think it's a bit of everything. I think a large part of my life I was more in the first category - wanting to make everyone happy, so shaping my emotions, reactions, behaviours in terms of other people's expectations of me. I hate to say it, but if I'm honest, I still do to a large extent.
But who we are is how we behave - so regardless of whether someone else molded our behaviours, or whether they were self designed, it is still who we are. Besides, I don't think anyone is ever going to be entirely self made. External influences are always present.
How we can tell the difference, in my opinion, is probably best measured by our level of inner peace. Are you happy with who you seem to be? Does it feel like it matches who you think you are? Or do you feel like no one knows the real you? If the latter, then MFP is a great way to socially experiment. Be the person you want to be. Say the things you want to say, befriend the people you want to know better. It really helped me realize that the person I wanted to be was actually loved (and maybe more than the person I felt I should be). Anonymity can sometimes help you learn how to be real, because the risk isn't as great. (Internet person rejection doesn't hurt as much as in-person rejection... usually)
Keep in mind that (unless we're dead, or incredibly narcissistic), most people want to change to some extent. We continue to grow and develop our whole lives - and that's a good thing. We don't know everything now, so as we learn, we shift and adapt. (That is something I took from the book "The subtle art of not giving a *kitten*").
Anyhoo... thanks for making me think. Sorry if I thought too much out loud. lol
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Motorsheen wrote: »
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kinetixtrainer2 wrote: »MiNinaLisa wrote: »kinetixtrainer2 wrote: »sweet_ermengarde wrote: »kinetixtrainer2 wrote: »kinetixtrainer2 wrote: »
I am fully aware of this but you also creat a lot of threads. I don’t believe he took out a patent on that 😎😘
As i recall about four people participated and i was two of them 🤦🏼♀️
Is this where we learned you don’t wear deodorant? 🤔
actually i think it was the one where she solicited pics
Yes!!!! That was one of the best.
Who are you?!?
shhhhhh she's the beautiful artistic one....
A little birdie passed that on to me and I was very happy to hear.😁🥰
idk what u heard but i’m literally a bird without a clue so4 -
eatpolerepeat wrote: »Motorsheen wrote: »
😆 I'll refrain from what I wanted to say
No, please, fire away.0 -
I wish I was here 😍 can't wait for this covid stuff to be over so I can travel again.
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eatpolerepeat wrote: »hawkeye45_ wrote: »eatpolerepeat wrote: »Motorsheen wrote: »
😆 I'll refrain from what I wanted to say
No, please, fire away.
I'd like to keep a clean sheet 😏
I'll grill you a burger ...0 -
eatpolerepeat wrote: »hawkeye45_ wrote: »eatpolerepeat wrote: »hawkeye45_ wrote: »eatpolerepeat wrote: »Motorsheen wrote: »
😆 I'll refrain from what I wanted to say
No, please, fire away.
I'd like to keep a clean sheet 😏
I'll grill you a burger ...
Nice try!
I'll even give you the bun!0 -
TGIF is what's on my mind. I think I've talked to maybe four people today and it seems like most people have been in a foul mood. I'm ready to go home and not socialize lol.5
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why don't we ever get hangnails on our toes2
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Male rats and male horses are the only male mammals that don't have nipples. Well, those and my Uncle Darryl after he found roadkill that wasn't quite dead.4
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hawkeye45_ wrote: »Male rats and male horses are the only male mammals that don't have nipples. Well, those and my Uncle Darryl after he found roadkill that wasn't quite dead.
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I need to get my last meal in for the night. Greek yogurt, walnuts and blueberries here I come.7
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