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An anon on tumblr called me selfish earlier today and it made me think a lot. My initial response was to get really defensive, but after I thought about it I decided that wasn't very fair. I've probably done/said a lot of things that people who aren't in my head would perceive as selfish... unfortunately a lot of times I don't get a chance to explain myself because all too often I think people say or think those things about you, but never directly to you.
I'm starting to notice that I've begun to welcome those opportunities to verbalize the way I'm feeling or why I said/did whatever I said/did to make them think think I have x quality, and it's really improved my life a lot.
I want to be the type of person who accepts the perceptions of others gracefully. Not every evaluation of my character is correct but I'm not perfect and I want to better myself in all situations.
I'm starting to notice that I've begun to welcome those opportunities to verbalize the way I'm feeling or why I said/did whatever I said/did to make them think think I have x quality, and it's really improved my life a lot.
I want to be the type of person who accepts the perceptions of others gracefully. Not every evaluation of my character is correct but I'm not perfect and I want to better myself in all situations.