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dnadadur · 07-07-2007, 05:52 AM

Hi Febflake,

I was the one who wrote about the inferiority complex.

I agree with Matthew Shea on this one.

I think that a person who suffers from "inferiority complex" (or superiority complex for that matter) is really aware of it. A person with inferiority complex is probably afraid that somebody would label him in some way he does not approve of, and would like to protect himself. Lashing out at others is a kind of preemptive defensive mechanism.

A person with superiority complex would feel pity for others that they are all wrong and he is the only correct one and would like to save others.

However, both categories of people are not aware that they are really feeling inferior or superior to others, because they believe in their convictions. If they are really aware of themselves and their feelings, they would already be seeking out help to attain some inner balance in some way rather than attacking or preaching to others.

Regards,
Desika

07-07-2007, 05:52 AM	#15 (permalink)
dnadadur Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Issaquah, WA Posts: 19	Hi Febflake, I was the one who wrote about the inferiority complex. I agree with Matthew Shea on this one. I think that a person who suffers from "inferiority complex" (or superiority complex for that matter) is really aware of it. A person with inferiority complex is probably afraid that somebody would label him in some way he does not approve of, and would like to protect himself. Lashing out at others is a kind of preemptive defensive mechanism. A person with superiority complex would feel pity for others that they are all wrong and he is the only correct one and would like to save others. However, both categories of people are not aware that they are really feeling inferior or superior to others, because they believe in their convictions. If they are really aware of themselves and their feelings, they would already be seeking out help to attain some inner balance in some way rather than attacking or preaching to others. Regards, Desika __________________ Desika Nadadur's Self-Mastery Website/Blog: http://www.DesikaNadadur.com http://www.DesikaNadadur.com/blog Be the change that you want to see in the world. - Mahatma Gandhi Last edited by dnadadur; 07-07-2007 at 05:55 AM.