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hambone · 01-17-2007, 12:38 PM

Okie Dokie.

I am first off, a follower of Christ. This is not just a religion to me, or a group to associate with. It shapes who I strive to be through my thoughts and actions. It permeates my character, so I suppose this would be in the forefront when attempting to define my identity.

I have a distance in my views of things. By this I mean, I try very hard not to view things from the perspective that the rest of my life choices have placed me in. I instead try to view things from a step back, to try and see the whole picture, and moreover, understand situations, or people, or things. Some may say this clashes with the stereotype of 'Christian', which is why it is more than a religion for me.

I am content. It takes very little to please me. I like most things, most people, most places.

I love. I do not agree with everyone by any stretch, but I can honestly say I do my best to express love to all I meet. Differences can divide, but they don't need to.

I am cautious. I question everything. I base my beliefs and values on tested experience and am stable in them. However, I desire to know more at all times. I like to be challenged in my beliefs, since if my beliefs are correct, a challenge will strengthen them, if they are wrong, a challenge will allow me to change them.

I am more interested in you than me. Using the word 'I' so much here is uncomfortable. I would rather know of You.

I suffer from low self esteem. Its a up and down situation and has gotten much better since I met my wife, but it is still present and does affect my thoughts and actions.

That is the best I could come up with in how to describe what makes me Me.

01-17-2007, 12:38 PM	#16 (permalink)
hambone Zeroed In Location: CA	Okie Dokie. I am first off, a follower of Christ. This is not just a religion to me, or a group to associate with. It shapes who I strive to be through my thoughts and actions. It permeates my character, so I suppose this would be in the forefront when attempting to define my identity. I have a distance in my views of things. By this I mean, I try very hard not to view things from the perspective that the rest of my life choices have placed me in. I instead try to view things from a step back, to try and see the whole picture, and moreover, understand situations, or people, or things. Some may say this clashes with the stereotype of 'Christian', which is why it is more than a religion for me. I am content. It takes very little to please me. I like most things, most people, most places. I love. I do not agree with everyone by any stretch, but I can honestly say I do my best to express love to all I meet. Differences can divide, but they don't need to. I am cautious. I question everything. I base my beliefs and values on tested experience and am stable in them. However, I desire to know more at all times. I like to be challenged in my beliefs, since if my beliefs are correct, a challenge will strengthen them, if they are wrong, a challenge will allow me to change them. I am more interested in you than me. Using the word 'I' so much here is uncomfortable. I would rather know of You. I suffer from low self esteem. Its a up and down situation and has gotten much better since I met my wife, but it is still present and does affect my thoughts and actions. That is the best I could come up with in how to describe what makes me Me. __________________ "Like liquid white from fallen glass, Nothing to cry over"