Do folks think it's terribly selfish to want to be accepted exactly as you are - failings, foibles, wounds, scars and all? I'm uncertain.
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@mollydotcom no. I decided a few years ago that I do things because I want to, not because someone else wants/expects me to.
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@isofarro I've to add: I do things despite others telling me off. Otherwise I'd sit at home, get bored without any work & uni/school degree.
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@DesignedByBlind (/cc @mollydotcom) it boils down to the same thing - we chose to be limited by other people's constraints.
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@isofarro @DesignedByBlind Fortunately, we do have choice. Most people in this world don't. I keep that close as I seek insight into life.
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@mollydotcom @isofarro Everyone would have the choice if they find the courage to take the choice. Unfortunately people are discouraged.
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Replying to @DesignedByBlind
@DesignedByBlind But yes, I do believe people are discourage. I'm an optimist and I'M discouraged. Deeply. + @isofarro

Aug 17, 2012 · 10:35 AM UTC

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Replying to @mholzschlag
@mollydotcom The biggest gift of my parents was to encourage me to follow my own will & dreams despite what others say or think. @isofarro
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