Hey there....for those of you who have struggled with being authentic to yourself and the world (at the same time, aie, there is the rub)....what pieces of advice/pearls of wisdom have helped you?
2007-04-16 17:22:23 · 9 answers · asked by freshbliss 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Yes- it's called existentialism. If you haven't already, I suggest you watch I Heart Huckabees :)
You should research existentialists like Sarte, Nietzche, and others to hear all their perspectives. It's something a lot of people have written about.
Basically the most important thing I've learned is that how other's affect us is part of who we are, but we shouldn't let it control who we are.
2007-04-16 17:26:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Love myself for who I am and don't try to be anything but myself.
Look at the world through the eyes of a child. Keep wonder alive.
Keep a song in your heart and a dance in your step.
I frankly am not concerned about being authentic to the world...only to myself. It is I that must live within my skin.
2007-04-17 00:28:13 · answer #2 · answered by Poohcat1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never deny your innate common sense, regardless of what the world's illusionists throw your way. Do not be afraid to draw your own conclusions based on solid reasoning.
Finally, please remember that being a good person and being religious are two very different things.
2007-04-17 00:25:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never believe what others tell you. Learn for yourself what is true.
Stand up for what you believe in.
Love and respect yourself.
Listen to your intuition.
It has not been a struggle for me. It has been a pain for some others who wanted to change me like ex husbands.
2007-04-17 00:33:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Advice is great but in the end, only you have to be able to live with the consequences of your choices.
2007-04-17 00:39:17 · answer #5 · answered by hazydaze 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you hear a big boom, and you hit the dirt, remember to put your #ss to the blast.
2007-04-17 00:40:15 · answer #6 · answered by 17hunter 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Alas, how terrible is wisdom when it brings no profit to the wise." - Louis Cypre (Angel Heart)
That may help.
2007-04-17 01:40:38 · answer #7 · answered by Rabble Rouser 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get busy living, or get busy dieing.
2007-04-17 00:25:41 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
be yourself
2007-04-17 00:25:12 · answer #9 · answered by Michelle 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋