Ombre Vivante Posted September 3, 2007 Report Share Posted September 3, 2007 I find it really difficult to accept a compliment. Not only because I doubt people's sincerity, but because I can't see the good bit that is being spoken about in myself. Does it matter? Either your friends are complimenting you on a quality that they see in you or they are complimenting you in order to make you feel better. It's a win-win situation On the other hand, I KNOW when someone is just flat-out lying to me and being a sycophant in order to get out of a bind... or someone who's trying to soften a rejection. Then, things are completely different and, what may sound as a compliment, is really just them kicking me in the goolies so to speak. To put that into perspective, I'd say I feel more at ease being directly rejected than someone who goes through the trouble of lying to me in order to "spare my feelings" or, what I think is behind it all, in order for them to not end up looking bad in front of me and others. I mean, no matter how it's sliced, it's a rejection: a swift kick on the head into the abyss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farin Posted September 5, 2007 Report Share Posted September 5, 2007 Carl Sagan: Pale Blue Dot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Seeker Posted September 5, 2007 Report Share Posted September 5, 2007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Levis Posted September 5, 2007 Report Share Posted September 5, 2007 Who will come and save us? God? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farin Posted September 10, 2007 Report Share Posted September 10, 2007 Currently I'm feeling misunderstood, unappreciated, useless... There are numerous (powerful) nations where people have to fear for and risk their freedom, health or even life for saying their own opinion You have the right to free speech ... as long as you're not dumb enough to actually try it! Know your rights These are your rights ~ The Clash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawna Posted September 10, 2007 Report Share Posted September 10, 2007 I'm feeling really down, because my teenage son feels that it's necessary to argue with me and disagree with everything I say. It can be something as innocuous as "it's hot outside." "No it's not, Mom." Every nitpicky little thing. I'm fortunate that my son is healthy and is ABLE to disagree with me. There are so many kids out there that aren't physically or mentally capable of even talking, much less being annoying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farin Posted September 19, 2008 Report Share Posted September 19, 2008 I found this list and thought it would fit perfectly into this thread... 8 eye-opening Movies to remind you that your life isn't so bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ombre Vivante Posted September 20, 2008 Report Share Posted September 20, 2008 I was ripe and ready to knock on that list, but over half the movies listed are damn good. Kudos to the audience who mentioned Dark Days: a very interesting - and depressing - film docu about the people who live in the tunnels under the city (true story). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edna Posted September 20, 2008 Report Share Posted September 20, 2008 I like the problems they mention in that site: someone ate the last piece of cake, etc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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