How important are you? (A Study)

[grahamg]

How important am I? Very.

Well said, (I'd suggest you're unique, "one of a kind", just like me! . ).

 

[Alligatorob]

How Important Are You?

Interesting article, thanks!

My response to the question is quite important to myself, and important to varying degrees to family and friends. Beyond that, not very.

There is only one person who could not go on living without me, me!

 

[Gaer]

Yes, I too, am a really, really big deal, in case no one knows it! hahaha!

 

[helenbacque]

To others, of course, but, to yourself?

Applies to myself as well as others.

 

[DaveA]

In my opinion, we are only important to those who love us. Beyond that I (we) have no importance what-so-ever. My dog thinks I am pretty important because I provide him with yummy food. Does that count ?

I think you've nailed it.

There are 6 of us inhabiting the old homestead and it usually falls on me to feed one of the two dogs. that also reside here. I think "he worships the ground I stand on", for at least a half hour before feeding time. Between meals I'm just another human, tripping over him occasionally.

 

[Nathan]

[How Important Are You?
Both Morgan and the Dalai Lama, then, must have big egos; they just express them differently."

Well for the sake of argument we could use this definition.
Ego(def):

If a person is said to have a big ego, it implies that they are perceived to be full of their own importance and think they are better than others. Having a big ego is also often associated with narcissistic tendencies, a superiority complex, and being self-absorbed.

I would agree that the Dalai Lama is aware of his importance in the world, but I personally don't see him as thinking that he is "better" than others. I see the Dalai Lama as a humble man, I know nothing about Piers Morgan however.

 

[Buckeye]

My doctor says I'm impotent. Does that count?

 

[grahamg]

I would agree that the Dalai Lama is aware of his importance in the world, but I personally don't see him as thinking that he is "better" than others. I see the Dalai Lama as a humble man, I know nothing about Piers Morgan however.

I think I know what you are getting at, and the Dalai Lama's wisdom does mean that arrogance, such as amply displayed by Piers Morgan, would most likely make him a poor leader, were he to have such a trait in his character.

 

[Shero]

Every form of life is important in the universe (my opinion). Everything and everyone plays a part whether they are aware or not. The trouble is some are filled to the brim with their own self importance by which I mean, pompous, conceited and having or showing an exaggerated opinion of their own importance. I think it is called having a narcissistic personality disorder.

 

[CAKCy]

Every form of life is important in the universe (my opinion). Everything and everyone plays a part whether they are aware or not. The trouble is some are filled to the brim with their own self importance by which I mean, pompous, conceited and having or showing an exaggerated opinion of their own importance. I think it is called having a narcissistic personality disorder.

I beg to differ!

One should consider the actions of said life form. For instance, if a life form cooks a fish and doesn't share it with the less fortunate is that life form still important in the universe? I don't think so.

 

[Warrigal]

Someone capable of high level thinking is very important. An elite athlete is considered by some to be quite important. Movie stars and other celebrities think they are really, really important but most important than all of these are the humble souls who love generously and unconditionally. The world would be a dark, bleak place without them.

 

[Shero]

I beg to differ!

One should consider the actions of said life form. For instance, if a life form cooks a fish and doesn't share it with the less fortunate is that life form still important in the universe? I don't think so.

do not be sad! you are on my next invite list!

 

[CAKCy]

do not be sad! you are on my next invite list!

...that I'm sure you're going to send, after the event is over!!!! (Just like you did with the "baklava connection"....)

Had you come and brought some baklava (my favourite sweet), you would have sat at the head of the table!

 

[grahamg]

Every form of life is important in the universe (my opinion). Everything and everyone plays a part whether they are aware or not. The trouble is some are filled to the brim with their own self importance by which I mean, pompous, conceited and having or showing an exaggerated opinion of their own importance. I think it is called having a narcissistic personality disorder.

Agree with everything you've said, though I have one uncomfortable thought.
Those narcissists, should we not try to love them a bit, or if not, accept their place in the world and try to tolerate them better, "just in case we start to display a few similar traits as we get older"?

 

[grahamg]

Helenbacque wrote:
My importance wanes daily.

To others, of course, but, to yourself?

"All being well" our importance to ourselves and to others will vary, going up or down, and repeating this many times, maybe sometimes linked one to the other, (or even inversely linked!).