XV25
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- Feb 10, 2016
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- 5w4
Serious question. I don't understand what people mean when they say it. I know it is a bit of a cliche question but I have never actually asked for other people's input on it before so give me a break!
On its face it is pretty simple, act in accordance with your values and desires. I guess? The problem is, I can't think of a situation where you can do anything but do so. I don't see how you can ever be anything but yourself.
At first I think that means don't do things you don't want to do or seem dissonant with your personality. But, no, that can't be right. I often put myself in situations, usually social, where I am uncomfortable and must adopt new behaviors because aspects of my personality compel me to do so. I put myself in an unfamiliar social situation, like dancing, in order to branch out and be less shite in those situations, which I would call "being true to myself". OR, or, I could stay home and not do those things because I know I will not enjoy it and its not really "me", even though I know its important for my personal development.
I guess what I am saying is it seems very easy to justify any action as being true to yourself, depending on how you approach it.
So I'm looking for some perspective. What does in mean to you to "be yourself", and how do you use the concept of being yourself to model your behavior, if at all?
On its face it is pretty simple, act in accordance with your values and desires. I guess? The problem is, I can't think of a situation where you can do anything but do so. I don't see how you can ever be anything but yourself.
At first I think that means don't do things you don't want to do or seem dissonant with your personality. But, no, that can't be right. I often put myself in situations, usually social, where I am uncomfortable and must adopt new behaviors because aspects of my personality compel me to do so. I put myself in an unfamiliar social situation, like dancing, in order to branch out and be less shite in those situations, which I would call "being true to myself". OR, or, I could stay home and not do those things because I know I will not enjoy it and its not really "me", even though I know its important for my personal development.
I guess what I am saying is it seems very easy to justify any action as being true to yourself, depending on how you approach it.
So I'm looking for some perspective. What does in mean to you to "be yourself", and how do you use the concept of being yourself to model your behavior, if at all?