Posted by Dinah on April 24, 2003, at 18:09:25
In reply to Re: I have mixed feelings » Dinah, posted by shar on April 23, 2003, at 20:00:10
Wow, it's eye opening sometimes to see how others see you. Am I really hard on myself? Hmmm... If you and Miller both say so, I'll have to give it some thought. I'm used to being told I'm way too easy on myself. But I'll think about it.
I remember when I first realized here that people didn't have to be what they claimed to be. I know, duh... But it was a huge revelation to me at the time, and took up weeks of therapy. (And I think of myself as a cynic.) Having come to grips with that though, I think the idea of being fooled bothers me less. Now my attitude is more like Jane expressed. It's really amazing that so many people are what they present themselves to be, given the possibilities for deceit. I don't think I'll let the few who aren't truthful mess up the rest for me. And that is completely self serving of me, so you should be impressed. :)
(And Shar and Miller - Thanks to you both. I will think about it.)
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