04-28-2019, 05:29 PM
EP, I connected to Mat's post for 3 reasons (and maybe more).
First he's like me, a smart guy who's underestimated his worth, and thus, has not seen himself as successful, despite the number of accomplishments attained.
Second, he is an INFP personality. I'm one too, so I understand his usual endeavors in life. We tend to have much bigger pictures in life, and so our goals tend to point towards them. But combined with underestimating ourselves, it can promote more self deprecation.
And the biggest thing I drew from his writing: he took responsibility for his continual mistakes and misjudgments in life. He's been with IML for a number of years now seeking freedom, he's jumped on all the major subs, but has continually felt unfulfilled. His taking responsibility for this saves him from a lifetime of thinking he's powerless over his life. I think he empowered himself just by sharing that. THAT was reason to celebrate!
Also, I could personally relate to his story. Blaming others or anything, time and time again, is nothing but me saying "hey everybody, I am powerless here. I should know better, but (he/she/it) is overpowering me. Wish I knew something better". His admission gave me hope for change. It was an honor he shared it with us.
First he's like me, a smart guy who's underestimated his worth, and thus, has not seen himself as successful, despite the number of accomplishments attained.
Second, he is an INFP personality. I'm one too, so I understand his usual endeavors in life. We tend to have much bigger pictures in life, and so our goals tend to point towards them. But combined with underestimating ourselves, it can promote more self deprecation.
And the biggest thing I drew from his writing: he took responsibility for his continual mistakes and misjudgments in life. He's been with IML for a number of years now seeking freedom, he's jumped on all the major subs, but has continually felt unfulfilled. His taking responsibility for this saves him from a lifetime of thinking he's powerless over his life. I think he empowered himself just by sharing that. THAT was reason to celebrate!
Also, I could personally relate to his story. Blaming others or anything, time and time again, is nothing but me saying "hey everybody, I am powerless here. I should know better, but (he/she/it) is overpowering me. Wish I knew something better". His admission gave me hope for change. It was an honor he shared it with us.
I want to be FREE!
