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Seeker · 06-20-2005, 08:05 PM

I've recently been thinking about self-deprecating thoughts and behaviours.

I see a few reasons for this outlook;

* Tending to undervalue oneself and one's abilities
* To be conscious of your own shortcomings
* Used in humour, a sarcasm or joke - stated but not believed
* Used as a self-limiting belief or used as a self-fulfilling prophesy.

There may be more reasons, but that would be the reason for this post. What is it about these thoughts or behaviours that is useful or damaging? Where is the line between sarcasm, realism and a self-limiting thought or behaviour?

I have noticed in my community, self-deprecating behaviour is seen as being able to have a laugh at yourself, your not taking yourself too seriously. You know your shortcomings and are not ashamed of your own limitations.

So what are your experiences? Is it more damaging or is it a realistic perspective? Is it something to embrace, or something we should steer clear of? Where is the line?

06-20-2005, 08:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
Seeker Getting Clearer Location: with spirit	Self-deprecating, is there a line? I've recently been thinking about self-deprecating thoughts and behaviours. I see a few reasons for this outlook; * Tending to undervalue oneself and one's abilities * To be conscious of your own shortcomings * Used in humour, a sarcasm or joke - stated but not believed * Used as a self-limiting belief or used as a self-fulfilling prophesy. There may be more reasons, but that would be the reason for this post. What is it about these thoughts or behaviours that is useful or damaging? Where is the line between sarcasm, realism and a self-limiting thought or behaviour? I have noticed in my community, self-deprecating behaviour is seen as being able to have a laugh at yourself, your not taking yourself too seriously. You know your shortcomings and are not ashamed of your own limitations. So what are your experiences? Is it more damaging or is it a realistic perspective? Is it something to embrace, or something we should steer clear of? Where is the line? __________________ *To those who wander but who are not lost...* ~ Knowledge is not something you acquire, it is something you open yourself to.