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  • jetsakaitenki
    FFR Player
    • Aug 2006
    • 11

    #1

    I just need help understanding myself, my reality.

    You know that there are many types of people, by the way they think, in the world. Usually, most people narrow down human beings to two categories, people who do this/people who are this and people who don't do this/people who aren't this, such and such. I really can't say what I want to know. However-----
    I guess you can say, what I wanted to know....
    If life is going to be that hard when you grow older? (I'm 14)
    Or should I be categorizing myself? It seems that everyone I see, they have this name above them, which categorizes them. (Examples: celebrities, designers, authors, the smart one, the funny one...etc.etc.)
    There's this doubt I have in myself: that I wouldn't last in the 'real' world.
    Heh, I guess I'm frustrated that I can't understand anything at this age, most kids would. I know the difference between right and wrong, but I have a low-self-esteem. And, I keep thinking in my head that we categorized, maybe I should use:impress, people on how they act, talk, and think.
    Most opinions that others have placed on me have all concluded the same fact: I am an observant person on how people act, talk, and think. Though I don't like it, I make quick conclusions about people.
    The saying, 'the first impression is the impression that gonna make it last.'
    You know, something like that.
    But you see, I've made the conclusion about myself that I'm a person that I do not want to be.
    These are 10 ways I describe myself.
    1. I distant myself from groups who look down on me, conclusions from my quick thoughts.
    2. I'm a social butterfly, I can befriend anyone who is willing to be a friend.
    3. I'm a bookworm, I recently started to dislike exercising.
    4. I yearn for the outside world, to breath in fresh air, to walk on nature, to see the beauty of the world.
    5. I've become a person who gives out good advice and don't listen to my own advice.
    6. I dress in dark colors and often wear the same type of outfits every time I go out.
    7. I crave attention.
    8. I am unique.
    9. My emotions are going through a confused state. I try to understand things, but I know that I can't.
    10. I'm a sad, lonely, kid who loves to draw, write, dream out his fantasies.
    I want to be someone different from how I am now, but there's something that's stopping me to do so. I don't know what is stopping me, but I really want to know. It's like I want to change both the 'outside me' and the 'inside me' without getting much attention.
    I'm trying so hard to figure out what's wrong with me, if there's anything wrong with me, and it's hard to understand myself.
    It seems that my mind is saying, if I can't understand myself, how can I understand anything?
  • RandomPscho
    FFR Player
    • Jun 2006
    • 504

    #2
    Re: I just need help understanding myself, my reality.

    Life is hard if you think it is. Life is easy if you think it is. Perspective is everything. The 'real' world is truly what you make of it.

    People will always categorize everything, including people. you shouldn't let it bother you.

    I think you would love this book: The Seven habits of Highly Effective Teens. If you take it seriously, you'll notice it works. It also lets you see people differently. http://www.amazon.com/Habits-Highly-.../dp/0684856093

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    • jetsakaitenki
      FFR Player
      • Aug 2006
      • 11

      #3
      Re: I just need help understanding myself, my reality.

      Thanks. I'll try and look for it, I'm not allowed to buys things over the Net.
      I think it's sad of how I'm letting this minute thing get to my head. It's also sad that I know how I think and thinking is what it makes the difference. But I still need to learn perspective. It is one of my weakest points.
      So thank you very much.

      P.S: who is the book by?
      Last edited by jetsakaitenki; 04-8-2007, 04:38 PM. Reason: additional thoughts

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      • RandomPscho
        FFR Player
        • Jun 2006
        • 504

        #4
        Re: I just need help understanding myself, my reality.

        Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teens by Sean Covey. I liked it.

        You will have to realize people are just people.They do as they do, sometimes without motive or thought of how it will affect others.

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        • jamuko
          FFR Player
          • Jan 2004
          • 1083

          #5
          Re: I just need help understanding myself, my reality.

          First off, I respect you off the bat for actually thinking about these things and internalizing. It might seem like you're over-analyzing or making a mountain out of a molehill, but truth is, it's a normal thing for teens to have trouble with these kinds of issues growing up, and too many people take it out in other ways without stopping to actually think. So you're already going a step in the right direction, and learning about yourself and others is putting you ahead of the people who aren't.

          Don't worry. ^^ You might feel lost for a while, but as long as you keep at it, you'll figure things out eventually. No one ever figures everything out to perfection as it might seem, but I have no doubts that you'll reach a comfortable level in time.
          ♪~
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          So let's play forever~

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          • AriesMalvis
            FFR Player
            • Dec 2006
            • 1345

            #6
            Re: I just need help understanding myself, my reality.

            wow...you sound like me 0_o
            the most important thing is to just concentrate on yourself...no matter if another person says you're selfish, cuz you really do have to work on yourself before you go on about other ppl, tho sometimes it's easier to help others and not yourself
            and secondly...there's nothing wrong with you...at all

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            • BumOnStreet
              FFR Player
              • Apr 2007
              • 34

              #7
              Re: I just need help understanding myself, my reality.

              I have a couple things to say on this subject matter,
              You are not the only one who go through these feelings, in fact, everybody go through these thoughts/feelings at some level throughout their ENTIRE life. If you want to categorize yourself, categorize yourself as being a human being to be able to think of such things.

              Here's a tip for the categorizing, do what you yourself like. Everybody learns at a different pace, just be patient.

              ...oh, and stay off of drugs and keep at school
              If anybody have a few extra loose change, I need it for my electricity bill...

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              • jetsakaitenki
                FFR Player
                • Aug 2006
                • 11

                #8
                Re: I just need help understanding myself, my reality.

                thanks, I'm appreciate this

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                • slipstrike0159
                  FFR Player
                  • Aug 2005
                  • 568

                  #9
                  Re: I just need help understanding myself, my reality.

                  Interestingly enough, MANY people who are much older than you struggle with the same sort of thing. Its a problem everyone has to work out eventually in their life, just dont let the little things get to you and you will do fine. "Live life to the fullest!" Just remember that worrying about what others think doesnt help anything.

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                  • Lamoc
                    FFR Player
                    • Nov 2006
                    • 551

                    #10
                    Re: I just need help understanding myself, my reality.

                    your my other.

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                    • stlunatic0124
                      FFR Player
                      • Feb 2005
                      • 3228

                      #11
                      Re: I just need help understanding myself, my reality.

                      Didn't read all of the replies, but here's my 2 cents:

                      Don't worry about people who look down on you.. **** them. Don't worry about anything except school and those who are close to you right now. Excel in school and get into a good college, then you can laugh at those who looked down on you through all of high school. Being a junior electrical engineering major at the University of Maryland, and the vice president of my fraternity, I speak from experience. I regret trying to fit in with everyone else in high school. That doesn't mean try so hard you have to dress in all black. Bag all that black clothing, you're not impressing anyone. But don't do something because everyone else is.

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                      • Demonsbane
                        FFR Player
                        • Aug 2003
                        • 2

                        #12
                        Re: I just need help understanding myself, my reality.

                        Growing up in your teen years is all about finding who you are and who you want to be in the world. Just be yourself and stay strong, as you grow older you'll find the answers your looking for.

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                        • jetsakaitenki
                          FFR Player
                          • Aug 2006
                          • 11

                          #13
                          Re: I just need help understanding myself, my reality.

                          heh, slipstrike, that was one of the many great advice I gave out, and yet, I didn't listen it to myself. I'm a goofball :P

                          Lamoc, am I really your other self? oh, I like your avatar. It blinks. heh =P

                          So, asking these types of questions, are questions that everyone asks and it's normal to ask. well I guess there only one solution. I'll continue on this path I am right now and live life to the fullest.

                          By the way, does anyone know where I can find free music sheets for the flute, songs from animes, or any other famous songs? Though that's not a question of critical thinking, I was just wondering. I want to learn more about instruments, music, art, and everything.

                          I feel better already. ^_^
                          Last edited by jetsakaitenki; 04-10-2007, 10:22 PM. Reason: happy appreciation

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                          • Kamunt
                            FFR Player
                            • May 2005
                            • 372

                            #14
                            Re: I just need help understanding myself, my reality.

                            Originally posted by jetsakaitenki
                            heh, slipstrike, that was one of the many great advice I gave out, and yet, I didn't listen it to myself. I'm a goofball :P

                            Lamoc, am I really your other self? oh, I like your avatar. It blinks. heh =P

                            So, asking these types of questions, are questions that everyone asks and it's normal to ask. well I guess there only one solution. I'll continue on this path I am right now and live life to the fullest.

                            By the way, does anyone know where I can find free music sheets for the flute, songs from animes, or any other famous songs? Though that's not a question of critical thinking, I was just wondering. I want to learn more about instruments, music, art, and everything.

                            I feel better already. ^_^
                            I would've stepped in earlier had I had time to notice this topic, but now's as good of a time as ever. I can help you here. Anime sheet music = here. Practically all you'll ever need. The guy has registered over 3,000,000 hits, I believe, and even has CC Licensing (see bottom of his page). It's all piano, I belive, but I also believe that the standard-issue flute is in C, so it shouldn't be all that difficult for you to figure out: just look at the treble clef lines, play up the octave if necessary. I love playing my favorite songs just by ear, though. I hear the song in my head, even if I haven't listened to it in several days, weeks, or even months, then slowly figure out then play out the melody(s) through my trumpet. Xeno, bishes. Or I'll just sing them, I've been doing that for Tatsh's "Xepher" a lot, recently. I want to compose a full orchestral piece for that song, in the style of Mozart's Requiem. Like, orchestra + choir. Taking AP Music Theory next year, too, heard it's a beastly-fun class.

                            But yet I ramble once again. Lyrics be here, if you're so inclined. Have a ball, friend.
                            Professional Dubstep Hater

                            Last edited by Omeganitros : Today at 01:46 AM. Reason: What the hell were you thinking?

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                            • shatteredgravity
                              FFR Player
                              • Apr 2007
                              • 95

                              #15
                              Re: I just need help understanding myself, my reality.

                              heh wow. those ten things you said about yourself, im a lot like you.
                              though it sucks, i try to take life day by day, minute by minute, understanding what i can and trying to figure out what i cant. but dont overthink things. if you cant understand something, thats the worst thing you could do. depends on the subject really, but aay.
                              acourse the real world is gonna suck. everything is hard, but like some of the others have said, its what you make it out to be. you have to try your best at everything, be who you are, trust in what you can, and live like youre alive!
                              [... ..dont know what all of that said at all XD]

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