I seem to have surrounded myself with people who appreciate me, but I am still not sure WHY.. and I like having them around.. so who is choosing who?
Did I choose them, or did they choose me?..
And does it really matter as long as we all learn from one another the values each of us hold dear and learn tolerance and appeciation for who they are, even if their beliefs go agaist our own grains?
2006-06-19 18:11:30 · 8 answers · asked by Craptacular Wonderment 6 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
Woww.. I meant this as an open question of where I am right now, and the people that are involved with my everyday life, how I got there, and who I see each day and am involved with..
The impact of words here has Blown Me Away..
I love these wonderful comments.. even people I do not know personally can relate to the awe of their own surroundings, appreciate like and differences, and find it a blessing!.
2006-06-20 15:35:15 · update #1
Thank You Sandy, that was very kind of you.
very true oneyed
I'm calm, and my path is wonderful astan_p
Xerxes and helen_kives--interesting views.
Sagebella- You are an incredibly bright one dear!!
sunflower - Awesome view of believing God brings them to us to enjoy!.. Shy or not, I am certain you are an appreciated force in many lives!
2006-06-22 01:47:08 · update #2
i am not sure that WHO did the choosing is as important as the fact that you actually did seek each other out (or were directed/allowed to meet, if that's how you'd rather see it.)
i've tried to make a conscious effort to remove the 'downers' in my life and surround myself with 'uppers', people who cheer me, enlighten me, enjoy me, as much as possible. you seem to have latched on to this idea too, and whether it's conscious or subconscious (ok, just 'happened') it's made a difference for me. one of the pieces of advice i give people when asked to cheer them up is to surround yourself with people you like to be around, and who love to be around you. a feedback loop will be set up (or 'feel the love all around', if THAT's your thing!) and when you stop to think about it, why would you NOT want to surround yourself with people who you appreciate, and who do it in return?
having said that, it IS good to see what's happening on the 'other side of the fence' on occasion, and to have a civilized discourse with those whose views and temperaments are opposite (or dissimilar) to ours. you hit it on the head, the key is TOLERANCE. while i'm comfortable with who i am, i am not the one to tell someone else how my way is the best for them. to do so is an insult to their ability to choose.
discuss, contemplate, but there's no need to proselytize or evangelize. maybe just maybe if i go in with an open mind and open heart, i can learn something from you and you from me, and something valuable will have been passed on.
2006-06-20 02:31:15 · answer #1 · answered by patzky99 6 · 8⤊ 3⤋
That's a great wonderful question, one to think about, hard to answer, I am drawn to certain people, usually the quiet ones for some reason, guess cause I'm kinda shy, I'm not the type that just goes up to people and starts talking, people who appreciate me are usually not drawn to me, I wish, your lucky, people who need help are always drawn to me for some reason, but whoever comes into my life I'm always happy about it, and I always believe God brings people into our lives for a reason and eventually I find the reason...anyway...God bless
2006-06-21 19:10:30 · answer #2 · answered by Nita and Michael 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Birds of a feather flock together." People are social animals and instinctively will gather around commonality. If you don't drink, you won't hang out in bars.If you don't read you wont go to the library. Outgoing friendly people will find ways to be with other friendly outgoing people.
2006-06-20 01:19:27 · answer #3 · answered by oneyed 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There would be a plethora of reasons,but one of the main ones is when body language matches the talk then we tend to warm up to that person ,such things are very subtle.... capable/experienced lye rs know this
2006-06-20 01:48:07 · answer #4 · answered by helen_kives 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some lights shine brighter babe.
And that about covers it. Cheers dear - J
2006-06-20 21:41:22 · answer #5 · answered by sagebella 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i suggest you to relax ,stay calm.live life as you have been living. live will take you on its path.the people who attract you or get attracted to you will try to come closer to you become friends. dont worry everything will turn up just fine.
2006-06-20 01:38:36 · answer #6 · answered by aslan p 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That happens because we are all connected, regardless of us being aware of this or not.
2006-06-20 01:43:17 · answer #7 · answered by Aritmentor 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are very blessed... I wish I had what you have
2006-06-20 01:14:34 · answer #8 · answered by Sunshine* 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋