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Friday, June 17, 2011

Misrepresentations of Self

        I've personally witnessed individuals pave their own misery by attempting to fulfill an image they created. The image is developed so that the individual is viewed in a positive light to others. What these individuals fail to realize is that no one is flawless and living up to a fictional image is impossible.
        Fulfillment can be found within oneself. To achieve self fulfillment I would suggest an HONEST self assessment and I emphasize honest because not everyone is willing to admit certain faults. If one is unwilling to be honest with themselves, this exercise is completely fruitless.
        It all begins with a true evaluation of ones negative and positive traits. Simply developing a list of those traits under the appropriate category can provide one with an entirely fresh perspective. Are you happy/satisfied with what you have discovered about yourself? If not, which traits would you like to work on? Once an individual has determined what they would like to change, they can effectively apply that change.
        By self evaluating and assessing one can become a better individual from within, which will inevitably reflect in the exterior. Then one experiences true self worth, satisfaction and personal growth. Consequently, one is seen in a positive light by others, but only because one was willing to genuinely look within, applied and achieved self happiness. Until an individual accepts responsibility for their flaws, they will continue a fruitless attempt at living up to a fictional image, thus giving the people in their life, Misrepresentations of Self!!!

Thursday, June 16, 2011

Here Goes Nothing

        So I have been tossing the idea to start a blog for quite some time and finally realized I need to just jump right in. I worried endlessly over a title, and coming up with one topic to stick to proved overwhelming. I took a step back and thought of the purpose for my wanting to blog. I enjoy writing about varying topics, politics, criminal justice system, education, parenting, research, what the people have become, the state of America, poetry, etc. I also enjoy writing the way I feel because it helps me gain perspective on my own life. I like to receive feedback as that allows for constructive criticism.
        I've chosen, " Brutal Honesty, Seriously", as my topic because it fits my approach to any topic I write about, it's just the kind of person I am. I don't mince words and I just tell it like it is. My life is an open book and I plan to blog about that as well, its not pretty but where I came from gives me the strength to continue. I am who I am, and I will be the first to admit that I am human and not perfect, but my opinions are strong and not everyone will appreciate them, but I am okay with that. I am not much of a people pleaser, everyone is entitled to their opinions and I respect that. Sharing opinions and perspectives allows for dialogue and I am definitely open to that as well. I hope this blog becomes a place where people are comfortable sharing their experiences, opinions and advice to one another on any topic without judgement. Through my experience I have learned that everyone needs somebody, even if just to vent. So here goes nothing, I have joined the Blogosphere!