Who are you?
By Jess
@JJ4Ever (4693)
United States
January 2, 2008 8:03pm CST
What do you believe makes you unique? What makes you different? What makes you special? What makes you who you really are? Do you believe people respect and appreciate you for who you are? Do you wish people really knew who you truly are? Do you ever feel like people judge you? Do people have bad first impressions of you? What is it about you that draws others to you? Is it your personality, your character, your appearance, your style?
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6 responses
@gadabout21 (388)
• Lithuania
27 Feb 08
All people are unique but not all know or find it!
Talk like that is a little bit trite maybe but all trite truth is correct!
I think I am special without big reason, just because I was born, that I am the child of Mother Nature, that I am an artist, I paint and feel myself free, independently, it is my work and my lifestyle..
There was a time before when I felt enforcement from people who didn't feel happy and tried to do this to people round about, to upstage, to do much harm to other but I am naturally militant and I know how to protect myself, my close people.
I don't care what people talk or think about me if I want dance in the middle of street while it's raining or opened the window in morning and roar out my pain, I'll do this! I have my lover, parent, friends who know me, so only these people opinion is important for me!
Maybe one thing distinguishes me between majority - my feeling of freedom!
Also, I am just a human.. there were moments when I was moody or fussy maybe and other could get ideas that I am incredulous, sarcastic person but usually this first impression disperse later..
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@JJ4Ever (4693)
• United States
27 Feb 08
Thank you for such a beautiful response! I think you're very unique in such a special way, and you're definitely not afraid of what others say about you. I admire that sincerely. You have those few special people in your life whose opinion matter to you because really those are the only people that are near and dear to you and hold the closest place in your heart. I agree with you that first impressions are absolutely never dependable and will always change later on. I wish you the best in all of your endeavors. Thanks again for painting a beautiful picture of who you truly are. It's been a pleasure reading about it!
@gadabout21 (388)
• Lithuania
28 Feb 08
Thank you for your nice words! I think that you are beautiful and lovely person too!
I'm glad that you understand and appreciate the values of inward!
Have a great time!
Greetings from Lithuania!
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@wolfie34 (26770)
• United Kingdom
25 Jan 08
It's very difficult in life not to let others mold you into the person they want you to be! It's so true when we grow up we may have parents who want us to be a certain human being, or to choose a certain goal or road in life and will push us, that's not always a bad thing, because we are 9 times out of 10 pushed onto the road to happiness and riches and the right road to success, but we have to find those roads ourselves, and if we are always guided onto the right road we can never experience disappointments, heartache, pain and grief which shape our lives and make us who we are. I have tried to lead a life the way I want to, but it hasn't been easy. I do have traits which I have got by the way others treat me. I am not proud of the way I act at times and the way I live my life, I do have anger inside, I am very suspicious of strangers and I am an island and I am a loner, I do not trust people because of the way I have been treated, and I guess after a 9 year abusive relationship you are bound to be different and probably poles apart from where you want to be and who you want to be in life. Life is a game to some and to others it's like playing Russian Roulette. I am a thoughtful, kind, loving, caring person but sometimes those qualities are used against me. I do have a great sense of humour too which has kept me going and I'm articulate and a good listener. My tutor once said to me Brian you are always too hard on yourself and that is sooooo true. Who needs enemies when I have myself?
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@JJ4Ever (4693)
• United States
25 Jan 08
I absolutely love your analogies, comparisons, and descriptions. Not only can I relate, I can also picture the rose glass and then I see it just shatter when something comes into the person's life to devastate them. I know what you mean, though. You've got to take life's experiences for what they're worth. You can't take your pearls to the pigs, so to speak. Life is full of hardships. Don't let others shape you; let your life experiences strengthen you. Another excellent comment of yours, which also serves to confirm why I chose this as the best.
@terilee79720 (3621)
• United States
4 Jan 08
Hi JJ. You should know I would answer this one. What makes me unique? I'm the only one like me in the whole world......no one else is just like me. That makes me unique.....
What makes me different? The way I look at things. The way I handle myself.
What makes me who I really am? I Am is what makes me who I really am.
Do I believe people respect and appreciate me for who I am? Hmmmmm - - - I know people who do, and I know people who don't. The ones who don't, don't know what they are missing.
Do I wish people really knew who I truly am? Those who 'know' me, know the truth...those who don't, believe what they want.....
Do I ever feel like people judge me? I'm not responsible for what other people think. If they judge me, it's because they don't know me.
Do they have a bad first impression of me? From my experience - I have to say - Usually, but if they take the time to know me, they end up changing their opinion of me.
What is it that draws others to me? I never could figure that one out, but there has always been something that drew people to me. I've always been told I had 'a certain "air" about me. Some people liked it, some didn't. I think I've always tried to have a good personality, good character and integrity. I've never been trendy, but always tried to have a good appearance in public. At home is something different but I always have 'my face on'.
There will always be people who will disagree with everything I said about me though.
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@JJ4Ever (4693)
• United States
7 Jan 08
Well hello again! I knew you would respond to this discussion. It was only a matter of time. I really enjoyed reading your response. As always, you're absolutely correct. We aren't responsible of what people think of us. If we were, what a mess that would be! It would be stressful whether stress should be a part of our lives or not! I would agree that you have that "air" about you, but I know what it is. It isn't a mystery to me! It goes back to what (or Who) makes you who you really are, "I Am" as you said. I know exactly Who you're talking about. He is also responsible for why I am the way I am. I so enjoyed learing more about you and want to take the time to thank you again for participating. It's been a pleasure.
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@tiffiny (872)
• United States
25 Jan 08
Wow there's so many questions in here! I think my happyness and ability to role with whatever life throws at me (to a certain level) makes me pretty unique. I'm special becuase I laugh A LOT and there's no one like me out there. I know people appreciate having me around not so sure if they respect me and appreciate me for me. Did that make sence? I feel judged all the time. But that kinda comes with life and especially when you are first meeting people. Good questions. Hope lost of people responded and you had fun reading their posts.
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@JJ4Ever (4693)
• United States
25 Jan 08
Hi, Tiffiny. You are a sweetie! I appreciate your response, and yes, I have really enjoyed reading what everyone is like on this discussion. A person's true character definitely shows through when they're asked to tell about themselves. You seem like a very sincere person. I also appreciate your honesty. Sometimes it's hard for us to admit when others may not like us, but it's fact. That's just the way life goes. In my life, I've has similar circumstances where I haven't been accepted by others. I also like to laugh like you! I love smiling and making others smile. I like to see others happy. That's what life is all about, getting along and seeking happiness. I know what you mean by feeling judged all the time, and it's true that that's another fact of life. You shouldn't feel judged, though, because it seems to me like you're a very kind and tenderhearted person who others would have an easy time getting along with. Thanks again for your response. I really enjoyed reading it. Keep up the good work, my friend!
@bear_cute (124)
• Malaysia
4 Jan 08
Hi friend,actually i believe my behavior make me unique.my principle make me different from other person.my husband makes i unique.off course i believe people respect and appreciate for me.i think people don't know all about me because i never story to anybody about myself.i don't like if people judge me.i know not all people agree what i do.we all want i same do like them but i already have principle.i think yes people have bad first impressions for me.actually is it my style.
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@JJ4Ever (4693)
• United States
7 Jan 08
That's very interesting. Thank you for sharing what makes you unique and admitting that people don't always have the best first impression of you. That's obviously not your fault! It's sad when people judge. That's one of the things that upsets me. It sounds like you have a very unique style. Thanks for sharing, Bear!




