I not only read other people's questions and answers in an attempt to understand the people behind them, I also read all my answers back to myself, in an attempt to better understand ME.
2006-10-11 13:29:49 · 11 answers · asked by WHITE TRASH ARMENIAN 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Damn good exercise in the Art Of Reflection.That is the true meanig of 'Mirror,Mirror,on the wall'.Keep it up.
2006-10-11 13:43:04 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Have I learned something about myself from the way I answered a question? Yes. I've learned that I really haven't a clue who I am or in what direction my life is heading. I think it has something to do with some major changes that have occurred over the last 18 months. A series of them, turning everything upside down. I think trying to find myself again is the reason I'm in this forum.
2006-10-11 21:50:41 · answer #2 · answered by . 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i have to confess i read my answers back to myself because i typically enjoy my writing, but i have learned a lot from the feedback my answers elicit.
i've tried to become more conscious of the fact that I'm answering a person, not just a question. i can measure the difference in a pretty objective way - i now look at the name/avatar when answering a question - i actually didn't do that for quite some time on yahoo answers. hopefully, those who read my answers will find them more respectful, even when i disagree.
2006-10-11 20:52:02 · answer #3 · answered by cassandra 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with you completely. Sometimes, I go through my own Q&A and can see I was in a particular mood one night, or that I have certain viewpoints that I wasn't conciously aware of at the time. It's given me food for thought and made me aware of things I'd like to improve on. In fact, when I first noticed it, I asked this same question! (I also did not get a lot of responses.)
2006-10-11 20:54:20 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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I too, will read a question and then read their other questions trying to get a clearer picture of their background/situation.
I re-read my postings, not to learn about myself, but to ensure that my answer is understandable as it pertains to the question posted.
2006-10-11 20:33:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I have learned much about how things I may not meant to insult could be taken as such. I have learned to be more careful answering and to put more thought into it. I want to add that I have also learned that not all things are as I was taught or led to believe.
2006-10-11 20:51:04 · answer #6 · answered by Debra M. Wishing Peace To All 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes and I sometimes go back and edit it if it is too strong. I want people to think before they ask a question whether they meant to attack or not and why it is dumb to ask it in the first place.
2006-10-11 20:58:47 · answer #7 · answered by Pashur 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yeah. It's like how in talking out a situation with someone, a whole new perspective sometimes just comes out of your mouth...I think it's different when you force those unformed thoughts and feelings and ideas out through words.
2006-10-11 20:33:14 · answer #8 · answered by angk 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
oh i know myself by my answers to people and id have to say sometimes i wouldn't follow my own advice , well cause I'm just not that nice in many cases lol
2006-10-11 20:39:02 · answer #9 · answered by jojo 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sure, I sometimes don't realize how strong my convictions are on certain subjects.
2006-10-11 20:33:11 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋