Schutze · 26-30, M
To not cave into the will of what's popular, but to stand up for what you know to be right.
To be be honest to yourself and others.
To not deny your ancestors and traditions, but to celebrate them.
To bring honor to your family and nation.
To be be honest to yourself and others.
To not deny your ancestors and traditions, but to celebrate them.
To bring honor to your family and nation.
yfma53 · 70-79, M
It is deep within us at the soul level. We know when we are not being true to ourselves. The uncomfortable negative feelings are our soul telling us we are not being "real."
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Justpeaceandlove · 61-69, F
Yfma Are you saying that the soul telling us that we are not being real are bringing on the negative feelings. Because I don't think the soul would bring the negative feelings. I think the soul would be trying to remind us of our true self which are positive feelings.
yfma53 · 70-79, M
Right Just Peace, the feelings are us not being in tune with the soul.
Justpeaceandlove · 61-69, F
Y it is very difficult in the world to be constantly in touch with our soul.
Even in the story of Jesus he wrestle with it.
Even in the story of Jesus he wrestle with it.
yfma53 · 70-79, M
Yes it is difficult. I am blessed to live in the country with just my cat and I am able to spend a lot of time in meditation and contemplation. Staying in touch is, of course, much easier. However, venturing into "the world" makes staying in touch much, much more difficult. It takes constant vigilance and practice. However, light and love is increasing in the universe. The collective consciousness of mankind is rising rapidly.
Justpeaceandlove · 61-69, F
Y I feel blessed to to be able to have lived by myself for almost 3 months now. I've my own conscious rising for years and your right it's becoming more rapid with each day.
It's amazing.
It's amazing.
StarLily · 51-55, F
To live how I need to live and not by how others want me to... to not deny my own good opinion and values because someone else thinks I should be different... just wish it was an easier thing to do.
Justpeaceandlove · 61-69, F
Star It's never been easy for me either but to have people sharing and reminding me that it's okay helps more than I can say. Thank you!
StarLily · 51-55, F
Yes, it does help:) Thanks to you too!🌷
Carissimi · F
Living by my own values and beliefs, and not by those of others. Being my authentic self.
It can be very difficult if one's beliefs and values don't conform to family or societal values, so it's not an easy thing to do. It may mean alienation from family (or your own culture), so many just go with the flow in order to be accepted.
It can be very difficult if one's beliefs and values don't conform to family or societal values, so it's not an easy thing to do. It may mean alienation from family (or your own culture), so many just go with the flow in order to be accepted.
Carissimi · F
Justpeace, one must be prepared to "go it alone" and face non-acceptance from some for being your own person.
I usually point to a quote from Krishnamurti: "it is no measure of health to be well adjusted to a profoundly sick society."
I usually point to a quote from Krishnamurti: "it is no measure of health to be well adjusted to a profoundly sick society."
Carissimi · F
Another favorite:
To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.
~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.
~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
Justpeaceandlove · 61-69, F
Carissimi I love both those quotes and have lived my life by them most of the time. Thanks for reminding me! :)
Being humane, spreading fragrances!
Justpeaceandlove · 61-69, F
I think for me it took being dragged on the wrong side to understand what the right side is. I have no idea why on anything but faith has brought be through everyone of the trials.
I didn't know what being true to myself meant until I wasn't! :)
I didn't know what being true to myself meant until I wasn't! :)
yfma53 · 70-79, M
Exactly!
YoMomma ·
I think it means to be real and genuine and not a pretentious liar? Idk
sighmeupforthat · 46-50, M
to not pull b.s. upon yourself no matter the situation.
ya know say like you feeling some peer pressure well SCREW them, what do you want? then take it, they don't like it well they can suck your mary pasty buttocks!!!
or you have a choice.. the easy way or the way you feel is right.
like that... don't do what is not you, not what you feel isn't right.
ya know say like you feeling some peer pressure well SCREW them, what do you want? then take it, they don't like it well they can suck your mary pasty buttocks!!!
or you have a choice.. the easy way or the way you feel is right.
like that... don't do what is not you, not what you feel isn't right.