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Originally Posted by illdojo
MOTHER FUCK what people think or say about you and never fixate on the past. Life is way too short. We live in crazy times. So I choose to self-medicate.
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No offence, but that is just as bad as dwelling on the past.
its funny, thi smakes me think of the whole "Sticks and stones may break my bones" thing. It's bullshit. They teach you that when you are a kid and dont have the experience or confidence to really build a mental wall against outside influence. The ability to let things go, and confidence in general is built from the outside in when you are little. if you arent protected, then people will rarely develope a sense of self-worth, which is necessary for confidence.
alot of people these days raise kids with a strong sense of self worth because they are trying to make sure the next generation doesnt have to deal with the same crap they did. i know my wife and i are trying as hard as we can, we both suffered a lot as kids, and "Get over it" just doesnt work. We spend our entire lives trying to undo damage done to us as kids, whether we are aware of it or not.
Poeple who have genuine confidence are blessed, and it is not as common as i think some people would like to think. A lot of "Confident" performers are actually screaming for outside approval on some level. i know i am.
The other thing is, that if words cant hurt, then explain the whole bully and school shootingphenomenon.