5/16/17

#SelfieSunday -- Favourite thing about myself

I've half a mind to skip this. Not only can I not think of a favourite thing about myself, I don't think it's a worthwhile endeavor to pursue the lane of boosting one's conceit to fresh heights.

(If I have offended anyone particularly with this remark, let me explain. I do not believe in putting ourselves down; that is wrong, and derogatory to our human status. We should be glad about who we are, and rejoice in our God-given abilities. All the same, the world today is consumed with self, trying to hide our brokenness under a load of empty compliments and inflated self-esteem, when what will only heal is the realization of how broken and dead we truly are.)

At any rate, I like the fact that I can talk and relate to people with ease. I love making new friends, and exploring the world of mutual acquaintances and interests. According to my parents, I used to be embarrassingly shy, but I have now come to recognize my true outgoing personality, and wholeheartedly embrace it.

5/3/21

for the record, I am still overly conceited about most things, and still don't think it's profitable to make a big deal of what I love about myself

I would also like to remark @ my past self that for those who really are struggling to see anything worthwhile in themselves, it can be crucial to train one's mind to appreciate oneself. Don't we all suffer when we feel unappreciated? Don't we glow when someone tells us an aspect of us we find endearing? I'm not saying finding a fave thing about yourself is the primary way to heal from self-hatred (and if anybody ever tells you that pls find help somewhere else); and yes, there is a cultural trend toward seeking fulfillment in self-worth; and yes, I despise empty compliments with all my soul.

But sometimes, part of healing can mean saying, "hey, this part of how God made me? I think it's pretty great."

and so I will tell you today that I love the little crooked tooth on one side of my smile, which aside from providing me with my single cavity record has never caused me a lick of trouble and is my special part of me, and I was practically OFFENDED at the idea of getting it fixed with cosmetic surgery

the end, ranty Ver out