Introspection:
Recently, I posed a sticking question to Chameleon as he was in the throes of self-doubt and guilt, trying to find his place in life. I asked him what he wanted. He gave it due consideration and responded with a lengthy journal entry that made me smile.
In retort, he asked me his own sticking question as I was in the mental fog of self-actualization: what do I have to offer? (Our view of interpersonal relationships has recently been broken down using economic terms; the qualities and desires of a person have been dubbed "coin," the interpersonal relationship itself has been dubbed "the table," the "coin" people desire has been dubbed "demand," and the quantity of "coin" has been dubbed "supply.") Chameleon's exact words were "What coin do you have to bring to the table?" So, with appropriate humility and due consideration, here's the list I've compiled.
I have a powerful love for, and of, life.
I am becoming unafraid to be myself.
I am not emotionally reserved.
I am open to and appreciative of new things and experiences.
I have a strong desire to succeed in what I attempt.
I have a solid friend base that I wish to expand, but keep close.
I have a quirky sense of humor.
I have a self-image that is lower than I would like it to be.
I am honest and trustworthy.
I have a tendency to do random things on the spur of a whim.
I am more intelligent than I like to let people, including myself, believe.
I am creative.
I find beauty in many places.
I do not make promises I physically cannot keep.
I do not give idle flattery.
I love talking, and sharing ideas, with people.
I am slow to anger.
I love to write.
I think deeply into problems as well as solutions, sometimes too much.
I am spiritual, but not religious.
I value a person's actions and approach to life more than I do their outward appearance.
I am not easily hurt, but I cannot abide dishonesty.
I value open communication between friends, family and loved ones.
I am not as egocentric as I like to joke about.
I act like a 8 year old around the people I care about.
I love sarcastic people.
I am tolerant and supportive of whatever anyone is, does or wants to do within their life, unless they are harming others by their actions.
I enjoy going out as much as I do staying in.
I do care.
I am intruiged by almost everything there is within life, and would like opportunities to expand my understanding.
I have an insatiable appetite for knowledge and wisdom.
I love to read.
I am warm and open to people I have never met and do not know.
I am more shy than I would like to be.
I do not like taking the safe or easy way out of anything, unless they are the correct paths to take.
I have an antiquated sense of nobility.
My friends allow me to indulge in my love for long, thought-provoking conversations.
I have superb stress management and am not easily rattled by sudden changes.
I am thrown off-balance by slow changes I do not notice.
I am extremely open and empathic.
I do not see the point in holding words, thoughts or dreams back from anyone who wants to know them.
I detest people who belittle others words, thoughts or dreams.
I do not hate anyone.
I enjoy helping friends (and random strangers) out when I can see they're in a bind and when they'll allow me to.
I tend to be the quiet one amongst my loquacious friends.
I love travel and adventure.
I am not cheap (which has its good sides and bad...).
I set high standards for anyone I would consider a companion, friend or otherwise.
I no longer sell myself short in a relationship.
I want to know more about what's around me and anyone who piques my interest.
I want to know more about the perceptions of others.
I enjoy helping people boost their self-esteem.
I always provide a shoulder to cry on and a warm jug of tea for the night of talking to follow.
I am more humble than this post insinuates.
And, were it not for Chameleon, I might not have posted this.
All the positive ones are true, and all the negative ones I am actively working to turn into positive qualities. It's a work in progress. One I am anxiously looking forward to completing.
There, Jinxie. Is three days enough time for due consideration?
Recently, I posed a sticking question to Chameleon as he was in the throes of self-doubt and guilt, trying to find his place in life. I asked him what he wanted. He gave it due consideration and responded with a lengthy journal entry that made me smile.
In retort, he asked me his own sticking question as I was in the mental fog of self-actualization: what do I have to offer? (Our view of interpersonal relationships has recently been broken down using economic terms; the qualities and desires of a person have been dubbed "coin," the interpersonal relationship itself has been dubbed "the table," the "coin" people desire has been dubbed "demand," and the quantity of "coin" has been dubbed "supply.") Chameleon's exact words were "What coin do you have to bring to the table?" So, with appropriate humility and due consideration, here's the list I've compiled.
I have a powerful love for, and of, life.
I am becoming unafraid to be myself.
I am not emotionally reserved.
I am open to and appreciative of new things and experiences.
I have a strong desire to succeed in what I attempt.
I have a solid friend base that I wish to expand, but keep close.
I have a quirky sense of humor.
I have a self-image that is lower than I would like it to be.
I am honest and trustworthy.
I have a tendency to do random things on the spur of a whim.
I am more intelligent than I like to let people, including myself, believe.
I am creative.
I find beauty in many places.
I do not make promises I physically cannot keep.
I do not give idle flattery.
I love talking, and sharing ideas, with people.
I am slow to anger.
I love to write.
I think deeply into problems as well as solutions, sometimes too much.
I am spiritual, but not religious.
I value a person's actions and approach to life more than I do their outward appearance.
I am not easily hurt, but I cannot abide dishonesty.
I value open communication between friends, family and loved ones.
I am not as egocentric as I like to joke about.
I act like a 8 year old around the people I care about.
I love sarcastic people.
I am tolerant and supportive of whatever anyone is, does or wants to do within their life, unless they are harming others by their actions.
I enjoy going out as much as I do staying in.
I do care.
I am intruiged by almost everything there is within life, and would like opportunities to expand my understanding.
I have an insatiable appetite for knowledge and wisdom.
I love to read.
I am warm and open to people I have never met and do not know.
I am more shy than I would like to be.
I do not like taking the safe or easy way out of anything, unless they are the correct paths to take.
I have an antiquated sense of nobility.
My friends allow me to indulge in my love for long, thought-provoking conversations.
I have superb stress management and am not easily rattled by sudden changes.
I am thrown off-balance by slow changes I do not notice.
I am extremely open and empathic.
I do not see the point in holding words, thoughts or dreams back from anyone who wants to know them.
I detest people who belittle others words, thoughts or dreams.
I do not hate anyone.
I enjoy helping friends (and random strangers) out when I can see they're in a bind and when they'll allow me to.
I tend to be the quiet one amongst my loquacious friends.
I love travel and adventure.
I am not cheap (which has its good sides and bad...).
I set high standards for anyone I would consider a companion, friend or otherwise.
I no longer sell myself short in a relationship.
I want to know more about what's around me and anyone who piques my interest.
I want to know more about the perceptions of others.
I enjoy helping people boost their self-esteem.
I always provide a shoulder to cry on and a warm jug of tea for the night of talking to follow.
I am more humble than this post insinuates.
And, were it not for Chameleon, I might not have posted this.
All the positive ones are true, and all the negative ones I am actively working to turn into positive qualities. It's a work in progress. One I am anxiously looking forward to completing.
There, Jinxie. Is three days enough time for due consideration?
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