Do you like the person you have become?

Question

Are you able to assess yourself objectively and in complete honesty?

Let's try it right now and see what we can get out of it.

I guess it would be unfair to ask all of you to share your self-assessments and fail to do so myself.

For me, and at the moment, I believe I am happy with the person that I see I am turning into. I am able to look at myself in the mirror and know that I will always try to be a good person - a good mother, a good wife and a good friend. Nevertheless, I too, have my own share of failings – my lack of patience with all things I deem slow, even that of the mind. And for that I have to always remind myself not to be such an insufferable snob.

But generally, I am okay with who I am, but I shouldn’t be too complacent with that. I believe that as I grow, I need to continuously carve out a little bit more room in which I would be able to grow morally and spiritually as well.

To all you who gave this a little time of your days:

Zingis: Being able to be your own harshest critique would surely set a high standard of expectations for yourself. And when you aim high, you’d finish high too. Thank you.

Daljack: Thanks. I’m happy for you that you find life such a pleasant and enjoyable journey. I hope that I would be able to be at that same place you are someday.

PatriciaD: I feel for you, I really do. I guess there are a few times in life when we slip down that steep mountain climb, only to find better alternative routes along which we may climb higher. Thank you for sharing this with us.

Guru: That must be exhausting for you. I wish you peace in whatever path you wish to travel, no matter how temporary your journey might be. Thank you

NASAdreamer: I wish you a better year too. You are brave to attempt a change. Thank you, too. And I hope you patch things up with your friends.

Kerbachard: A very efficient use of words. You said so much with so little….

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Shai Shamai: Hello Shai. I like your honesty. I could almost imagine the “Work in Progress” sign hanging under your avatar! Yes, and let us all progress together... Thanks

Magicalalura: That was beautiful. I just learnt something from you there – to listen to my child more, too. Thank you. So much.

Starman: We are but humans with feelings. Nothing is in pure black and white in this life. I appreciate you sharing this with us. Can I turn to you for help someday?

John Doe & Denver: Thanks to you both too. It is good that we have our own preferred ways to travel the journey…..

Answer 1

I'm a fairly objective person but tend to judge myself too harshly at times (according to the counsel of family and friends).

But I do, overall, like the person I am. Not that there aren't things I want to change. If I become completely satisfied with myself, then I've lost my drive to improve and to learn: that would be a sad day.

Peace

Answer 2

Yes, I can honestly say I like the person I am. I didn't always and was caught in a very unhealthy relationship. Having freed myself from it, allowed me to explore the person I wanted to get back to, and as a result, I became a better person. It helped that I found a partner who is both supportive and nurturing and can accept me, faults and all, for who I am.... I LOVE looking in the mirror. I LOVE the person who looks back at me...

Now, don't get me wrong. I am not shallow, a narcissist, nor in love with my "self." I like how I feel each morning when I wake up. I have a clear conscience, look forward to each day with anticipation and have a good life. Yes, life is good....

Answer 3

I change so much over time that the question lost meaning a decade ago. Who I am or What I am is only a temporary thing. It isn't worth getting hung up on regardless of how negative, positive or neutral the assessment is.

Answer 4

I just admitted in another question I hate a person. So, I have some failings. Yet, I have been honored to help many people in my life. I don't know if it will balance out when I die, but I will hope it does.

Also, I would forgive the guy if he asked for forgiveness. Instead, he blames his accusers for his problems. I think my karma will be fixed more easily than his.

Answer 5

To be honest, not completely. However, Life is progression and i am satisfied with my growth thus far. Imrovement is the only thing I would state as a moral imperative.

Work in progress, LOL

Answer 6

No, i am not happy with who i have become at this moment. In the past year i have lost all of my old friends because my boyfriend didnt like where they lived. I lost my new friends because they were against my and with my boyfriend. This year im going to turn that around.

Thank you for asking this. I really needed to think about it. Now i can change things.

-Erica

Answer 7

I love the person I have become, I went through many changes in my life, hated myself at times and hated others. I no longer hate anyone, I may hate what someone does. I have realized that it's not all about me, it's about other people and most of all discovering what our beautiful country has out there for us to enjoy for free. I no longer stress, I write poetry, I longer get angry, I exercise, I no longer fuss at my children, just listen to them

Answer 8

I very proud of the person I've become.

I've come a long way to get to this place. I live a mostly peaceful, honest, giving, enjoyable life.

Answer 9

I am quite satisfied with myself; as a husband, father, skilled craftsman and contributing member of society.

Answer 10

Good at surviving, just like anybody else. No merit. Nothing to say about it. Apathy.....