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Post by pinkie on Nov 28, 2007 5:39:29 GMT -5
Okay, hear me out (well, read) before you get all worked up.
I was watching the Oprah Winfrey show a few weeks ago and she was talking about teen girls and their self esteem. And mainly the lack of it.
It set me to thinking.
I am 26. I am confident enough, but still, sometimes i need to remind myself of the good qualities i have.
That is why i started this thread. To say good things about ourselves and about each other. We are a community and we support each other in our creative qualities, why not in our life's endeavors?
So, lets try to get to 100 good things about ourselves!
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Post by pinkie on Nov 28, 2007 5:40:20 GMT -5
1. I love that i am able to open my heart for others
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Post by dmf1984 on Nov 28, 2007 6:59:23 GMT -5
Very cool idea, Pinkie;
2. I'm happy that I got over my fear of public speaking (kindof hard to be shy in front of a class of 20-50 students)!
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Post by OSUSprinks on Nov 28, 2007 21:21:41 GMT -5
Awesome idea!
3. I love that people feel they can talk to me about anything.
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Post by pinkie on Nov 29, 2007 5:22:53 GMT -5
4. I am proud of myself that i have started diving lessons, even though i hate them and after each lesson i threated to stop. I haven't stopped, that makes me proud too.
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Post by childminerva on Dec 1, 2007 13:04:59 GMT -5
5. I am a "very punctual sort of person"...hearing that from sweet Dr Fran made my week.
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Post by OSUSprinks on Dec 2, 2007 13:44:05 GMT -5
6. A girl I went to church camp with, but haven't seen in over 5 years introduced me to her husband today at church as I was making my way up to the choir. She said, "Jarrod, I would like you to meet the nicest and sweetest person in the entire world," and when I laughed and begged off the compliment, she said in all seriousness, "you don't know how your kindness touches people, Laura." For some reason, this put me near tears, but it made me feel really good about myself and the impression I leave on people.
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Post by dmf1984 on Dec 2, 2007 15:09:04 GMT -5
6. A girl I went to church camp with, but haven't seen in over 5 years introduced me to her husband today at church as I was making my way up to the choir. She said, "Jarrod, I would like you to meet the nicest and sweetest person in the entire world," and when I laughed and begged off the compliment, she said in all seriousness, "you don't know how your kindness touches people, Laura." For some reason, this put me near tears, but it made me feel really good about myself and the impression I leave on people. Had me in tears, honest. I don't know if you've read any of his work, but that is a "God wink" (find Squire Rushnell as the author, and you'll see what I mean). An unexpected little nudge from "above" that lets you know you're on the right track. 7. I'm glad most of my students trust me enough to work through time-consuming projects early in the semester that they won't see the good fruits of until the end of the term when they take their lab final!! |
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Post by Smaug on Dec 2, 2007 18:06:53 GMT -5
8. I am proud that despite the drawbacks of always being 'the strong one' I still do it, and not only because I'm scared of not being strong, but also because I want to be that person for those that matter to me.
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Post by pinkie on Dec 3, 2007 7:07:03 GMT -5
9. I am proud that even though my dream was shattered, i am strong enough to believe i can pick up the pieces and make it work one day.
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Post by pinkie on Dec 12, 2007 7:11:58 GMT -5
10. I drove on the motorway yesterday! I am starting to like learning how to drive. Lesson 19 - about 21 to go.
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Post by OSUSprinks on Dec 12, 2007 11:07:04 GMT -5
AWESOME, PINKIE!!!
11. I can and will handle myself with great poise and composure today, even when that is not what they deserve.
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Post by mmadlyinlove on Dec 12, 2007 12:01:56 GMT -5
12. I am proud that I have stuck to my classes... even though I hate all of them.
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Post by pinkie on Dec 30, 2007 9:45:26 GMT -5
13. I am so glad that i can give comfort to friends in destress and that they open up to me when they need to be heard.
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Post by childminerva on Jan 5, 2008 14:34:25 GMT -5
14. I make excellent fried egg & cheese sandwiches...in that vein, I am a (somewhat) good cook who likes to feed/care for her family.
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Post by pinkie on Feb 6, 2008 7:24:32 GMT -5
15. Even when i am totally out of my mind with sleep - i can still find something good to say about everybody
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Post by OSUSprinks on Feb 6, 2008 12:46:14 GMT -5
16. Even when I am sick, I am still a great teacher.
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Post by stefdarlin on Mar 8, 2008 11:12:40 GMT -5
17. Although I haven't been to the grocery and I am pratically running out of everything, I can put together dinner with what I have and my family will love it. (Creative cooking?)
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Post by prayingnut on Mar 10, 2008 10:15:37 GMT -5
18. in all the hours i waste, when it comes right down to it, i can get a lot accomplished in a short period of time.
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Post by OSUSprinks on Mar 12, 2008 12:05:54 GMT -5
19. No matter how much I play it down, I really do a lot for my older relatives and I should take pride in that!
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Post by Smaug on Mar 21, 2008 18:06:51 GMT -5
20. If someone is my friend they can rely on me, without fail, to go out of my way for them, or do something for them. And even when they don't need what they asked me to do for them and forget to tell me that, it's genuinely okay by me. And I am proud that I can be that person.
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Post by Smaug on Jun 19, 2008 15:57:51 GMT -5
21. I am not afraid to stand and be counted.
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Post by OSUSprinks on Jun 22, 2008 20:11:55 GMT -5
22. I am brave enough to leap... most of the time.  |
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Post by SakiJune on Jun 23, 2008 6:54:12 GMT -5
23. I am really good in interdisciplinary links. I love jumping from philosophy to social sciences and literature!
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