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poltr1First of all, for those who gave me warm fuzzies in the last post, thank you.
And now for the flip side. No, not cold pricklies. More like constructive criticism, a critique, or a kick in my complacency. In other words, "How am I doing?" Here's where the rest of you hold up mirrors at me and point out what traits or behaviors you see in me that I should work on getting rid of in my life.
Many businesses, especially restaurants, have comment cards, which solicit feedback from its patrons. It gives the businesses an idea of what's right, what's wrong, and what needs to be corrected or improved upon. But I'm not a business -- I'm a person.
A list like this is always easy for me. I'm quick at finding faults or flaws within myself. Some of them I'll publicize or own up to. Others I'll keep to myself and hide away somewhere. Some of it's behavioral, which I picked up from others (parents, relatives, friends, TV, movies, plays etc.). And some of it's chemical, based on my brain chemistry.
I've talked about shadows a few times in my LJ. What are mine? I've got a whole Greek chorus of 'em. Many of them have names. Paranoia. Loneliness. Arrogance. Insecurity. Distrust. Stubbornness. Impatience. Selfishness. Lust. Greed.
I know, there's the old saying which says "what other people think of me is none of my business." Screw that. I'm asking anyway. I many not agree with the responses, but I'll at least read them and contemplate what's being said. I don't want to hear "You suck" or "You're a jerk, Dent, a real kneebiter.". I want to know *why* I suck or why I'm a jerk.
My ego has been checked at the door, and my comment box is ready to accept your feedback.
On the theory that I could use a hearty dose of introspection while I wait, none too patiently, for spring and better times......Take a second, and mention something you see in me that I should work on improving in my life (if such a thing exists) in the comments. Then repost this to your own journal if you care to do so.
And now for the flip side. No, not cold pricklies. More like constructive criticism, a critique, or a kick in my complacency. In other words, "How am I doing?" Here's where the rest of you hold up mirrors at me and point out what traits or behaviors you see in me that I should work on getting rid of in my life.
Many businesses, especially restaurants, have comment cards, which solicit feedback from its patrons. It gives the businesses an idea of what's right, what's wrong, and what needs to be corrected or improved upon. But I'm not a business -- I'm a person.
A list like this is always easy for me. I'm quick at finding faults or flaws within myself. Some of them I'll publicize or own up to. Others I'll keep to myself and hide away somewhere. Some of it's behavioral, which I picked up from others (parents, relatives, friends, TV, movies, plays etc.). And some of it's chemical, based on my brain chemistry.
I've talked about shadows a few times in my LJ. What are mine? I've got a whole Greek chorus of 'em. Many of them have names. Paranoia. Loneliness. Arrogance. Insecurity. Distrust. Stubbornness. Impatience. Selfishness. Lust. Greed.
I know, there's the old saying which says "what other people think of me is none of my business." Screw that. I'm asking anyway. I many not agree with the responses, but I'll at least read them and contemplate what's being said. I don't want to hear "You suck" or "You're a jerk, Dent, a real kneebiter.". I want to know *why* I suck or why I'm a jerk.
My ego has been checked at the door, and my comment box is ready to accept your feedback.
On the theory that I could use a hearty dose of introspection while I wait, none too patiently, for spring and better times......Take a second, and mention something you see in me that I should work on improving in my life (if such a thing exists) in the comments. Then repost this to your own journal if you care to do so.
