The days when you look at yourself and are not so content with what you see, (only for short period though luckily!)

[grahamg]

I know I've met a few friends, (and experienced myself), the feeling you're not as content as normal with what you think of yourself.

"I dont like myself very much" was a comment an ex-girlfriend of mine used to occasionally say, though in my opinion she was generally one of the most amazing people, who always seemed to be fun and her light shone through, even at times when things didn't seem to go her way.

Looking at oneself too closely, can be too much for any of us at times I'd guess, and once you've done so for a bit, and then put it to the back of your mind (or whatever), you may then let your own light shine forth, feel a bit more positive, (as my friend used to do so well). and thus find people responding to you in a friendly, and fun manner.

 

[Old_Dame]

So true.

“There’s plenty of evidence that how we see ourselves really matters. Our self-image is important for many reasons but mostly because the extent to which it is both accurate and balanced significantly impacts our overall psychological well-being and the character of our relationships.”

Often, I juggle two notions; one light, one dark. It’s my way of seeking a balance between lighter and darker feeling.

I gravitate towards metaphor that draws me, such as vintage fairy tale or mythical images, water symbols, or symbolic interpretations that carry profound symbolism on a deeper emotional level.

Since I have a natural inclination, tendency, to move inward (which unsettles and rocks my balance) using imagery serve as a kind of reflective ink-blot test; wherein I gain proper perspective and understanding of my emotions to set wayward temperament aright.

Viktor E. Frankl, Man's Search for Meaning:

“Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms—to choose one's attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one's own way."

 

[NorthernLight]

I think for most of my life I felt superior and inferior at the same time. I suspect this is rather common. It's hard to see oneself clearly, and easy to get confused.

For about the past year, I've admitted some unpleasant truths. For example, maybe I was a bitch or irresponsible, today or long ago. Admitting these things was only mildly uncomfortable, and not for long.

Some things I can change; others I don't even want to change! So I'm a weirdo with weaknesses, too bad.

As the young people say, "It's all good." If you can be honest with yourself.