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General Discussions => Education => Philosophy => Topic started by: Natasha on April 27, 2008, 12:07:08 PM

Title: do you like being the person that you are?
Post by: Natasha on April 27, 2008, 12:07:08 PM
or is there sometihng that you'd like to change? are you content in life or is it one filled with turmoil?
Title: Re: do you like being the person that you are?
Post by: annajasmine on April 27, 2008, 01:09:14 PM
Quote from: Natasha on April 27, 2008, 12:07:08 PM
is it one filled with turmoil?

I always had trouble accepting who I am and pretending to be something I'm not at times. I feel I don't have a strong will I feel if I'm confronted about something I might conform to their ideas just to avoid a problem.

I would love to be able to accept myself and have more will power. Also be more independent.


Anna
Title: Re: do you like being the person that you are?
Post by: Yvonne on April 27, 2008, 01:37:27 PM
There is always room for improvement, but at this juncture of life I'm quite satisfied with it as it stands.
Title: Re: do you like being the person that you are?
Post by: Pica Pica on April 27, 2008, 01:40:03 PM
i like being the person i am, i just wish i could do it with more ease and less financial hoo hah
Title: Re: do you like being the person that you are?
Post by: lisagurl on April 27, 2008, 02:05:12 PM
My life just is, and I do not want to miss a minute.
Title: Re: do you like being the person that you are?
Post by: NicholeW. on April 27, 2008, 06:42:16 PM
Actually, I don't have all of my dreams fulfilled just yet, but most are and I seem pretty much content. As for myself, the person I am -- well, yes. I do like her very much. Thanks for asking, Tasha! :laugh:

N~
Title: Re: do you like being the person that you are?
Post by: Lisbeth on April 27, 2008, 07:04:35 PM
Right now whether I like myself depends on what day it is.
Title: Re: do you like being the person that you are?
Post by: tinkerbell on April 27, 2008, 07:37:54 PM
I'm very happy with who I am and what I have at the moment, and there isn't anything I would change. There's always going to be some turmoil, so I don't see any point in wishing it was gone.  After all, it's part of the rich tapestry of life! 

Bottom line: I wouldn't trade me for anyone...  :P

tink :icon_chick:
Title: Re: do you like being the person that you are?
Post by: Nero on April 27, 2008, 07:46:06 PM
I'm at the lowest point I've ever been. But I like who I am.
Title: Re: do you like being the person that you are?
Post by: NicholeW. on April 27, 2008, 08:31:54 PM
Quote from: Tink on April 27, 2008, 07:37:54 PM
I'm very happy with who I am and what I have at the moment, and there isn't anything I would change. There's always going to be some turmoil, so I don't see any point in wishing it was gone.  After all, it's part of the rich tapestry of life! 

Bottom line: I wouldn't trade me for anyone...  :P

tink :icon_chick:

I agree about the turmoil, Tink. I always think that even if I could wish it away, some new and unexpected turmoil would just go and replace the one I'd successfully wished away. So, I agree, why bother.

Quote from: Nero on April 27, 2008, 07:46:06 PM
I'm at the lowest point I've ever been. But I like who I am.

I'm sorry your at your lowest point ever, Nero. But, I like who you are too.

Hugs,

Nichole
Title: Re: do you like being the person that you are?
Post by: Nero on April 27, 2008, 09:52:46 PM
awww *big hugs* back, Nikki.
Title: Re: do you like being the person that you are?
Post by: discarded on April 29, 2008, 03:50:38 AM
I like who I am...I just wish there was more, physically, I could change about myself, and not have to spend so money to do so (body contouring for people who've lost a significant amount of weight and need excess skin removed is pretty pricey). I think if I could make the physical aspects to my liking, I'd be more confident, especially around my partner.
Title: Re: do you like being the person that you are?
Post by: lady amarant on April 29, 2008, 06:15:38 AM
Quote from: Natasha on April 27, 2008, 12:07:08 PM
or is there sometihng that you'd like to change? are you content in life or is it one filled with turmoil?

Turmoil. I'm working towards being content, but I don't think I'll ever be there. Addressing the GID has made me content within and confortable about who and what I am, but there is still the minor issue of transitioning. Beyond that, the world needs changing. I don't think I could ever sit still and be content in a world where a handful of people use and abuse at will, while much of the rest of the world's population still lives in poverty and despair.

~Simone.
Title: Re: do you like being the person that you are?
Post by: Just Mandy on April 29, 2008, 11:42:22 AM
QuoteBottom line: I wouldn't trade me for anyone...

Thats the way I feel too Tink...

I'm not happy with where I am in my transition but I'm so glad to be me
and I'm SO looking forward to the future... I  never felt that way before
starting.

Amanda
Title: Re: do you like being the person that you are?
Post by: mr_marc on April 30, 2008, 04:23:11 PM
Apart from the obvious.
I'd love to be taller, for i. Am a wee man :P
And id also love to be able to have the good moods with out the help of Anti-Ds lol.
Title: Re: do you like being the person that you are?
Post by: Constance on April 30, 2008, 05:05:51 PM
There are times when I'm fine with who/what I am. Today is not one of them. Today I hate myself.
Title: Re: do you like being the person that you are?
Post by: Lori on April 30, 2008, 05:17:23 PM
Quote from: Nero on April 27, 2008, 07:46:06 PM
I'm at the lowest point I've ever been. But I like who I am.


:icon_hug:
Title: Re: do you like being the person that you are?
Post by: Shana A on May 11, 2008, 08:21:16 AM
I like being the person I am. Even in times of turmoil, I wouldn't trade it. This is a unique journey.

Z
Title: Re: do you like being the person that you are?
Post by: gennee on May 16, 2008, 02:34:11 PM
I'm very happy and content.

Gennee


:)
Title: Re: do you like being the person that you are?
Post by: MeghanAndrews on May 16, 2008, 02:43:09 PM
I love the person that I am. I definitely wouldn't change anything major about myself. I don't have any enemies (that I know of) I treat to treat other people like I want to be treated and I generally the good in life vs. the bad. Since transition, I think I've just been a little bit more myself. You all know how it is :) Meghan

Natasha, you always ask good question  ;D
Title: Re: do you like being the person that you are?
Post by: Lokaeign on May 17, 2008, 01:06:21 PM
No, I don't.  I don't care about turmoil or my circumstances so much, but there are things I would change about myself in a heartbeat.  I would like to have more personal integrity, the courage of my convictions.  I would like more empathy.  I would also like to be more focused and more industrious.
Title: Re: do you like being the person that you are?
Post by: gina on May 17, 2008, 01:28:51 PM
Overall the answer is yes, but finding peace and a life with little or no turmoil seems to be almost impossible for me to have which makes  accepting myself very difficult at times, but I eventually accept it and try to move on.

gina
Title: Re: do you like being the person that you are?
Post by: Kinkly on May 17, 2008, 06:45:39 PM
I like most of me :) but there are a few bits that I hate that seem a lot more important at the moment, today is not a good day hopefully it will improve soon.
Title: Re: do you like being the person that you are?
Post by: Butterfly on May 18, 2008, 05:14:58 AM
Good one dear! ~smile~  I love who I am now. May be a bit tricky, shallow, stubborn and quite passionate about what I want but that's my positive quality and surely I find myself attractive.  You have to love yourself before loving someone else.  I know I like who I am as a person. And I have someone who loves me for that same reason which makes me feel that I love myself a bit more for who I am.