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Originally Posted by SmartAlx  But I believe that you will also say that you shouldn't try to change the core of your being. Don't change the real you. But these are the core of who I am. And they define someone that I do not want to be. |
The core of who you are is a bright, shiny, amazing, aware human, acting perfectly in alignment with your values and purpose. Look deeper, my friend.
What is attractive to people? People being WHO THEY ARE. People who allow their core to shine through. I'm not talking about being attractive in a bar, I'm talking about *true* attraction. It's not your lack of funny that puts people off, it's your lack of acceptance.
Here's what I believe: those parts of myself I don't like so much, serve to bring me closer to source, serve to help me grow toward God. It is only through accepting those parts that I'm able to honestly move forward. I could easily cover over those parts of myself - indeed, I did for many years! Drinking, etc. - but I'd rather UNcover them, accept them and me as being perfect for where I am today, then move on. Acceptance doesn't equal stagnation.
If you're using Jesus as your example - do you really think he was concerned with whether or not people
liked him? Do you think he worried about if he was funny? I think he was too busy living his purpose to be concerned about it.