Is is okay to be yourself without regards to others?
I am on the forums today when someone posts a thread about fake people, how they feel they shouldn't have to fit some special mold, and should be able unapologetically say what they want to, when they want to, how they want to, when ever they want to, and feel that this should not reflect on the work they do and the items they sell.
I think, very sadly, that this person is delusional. The whole thread came off to me as a rant and their way of trying to garner permission to be an outright asshole to people.
I do believe it is important to be ourselves but not at the expense of others, meaning if you don't absolutely have to be rude or condescending or any other attitude that screams I FEEL SUPERIOR TO YOU then don't. It reflects very badly upon you and anything you do.
I think we are given a chance to leave a positive impact through written words, verbal conversations and our actions. I for one do try to be a better person every day and do feel bad if I know I have failed at this. I am not the best at tempering what I say nor am I known as a friendly person but I am trying and feel it is something everyone can benefit from, by trying to be a better, more aware individual everyday.
1 comment:
I agree with you. I grew up hearing 'you don't have to say everything you thinkng' and 'if you do/say this, what exactly are you trying to accomplish?'. I think we should be ourselves, but take others feelings in to account. :)
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