More Reflecting… Get Used to it, People.
It turns out I’m tired of apologizing. I’m tired of apologizing for who I am. I am freely declaring that yes, in fact, I am a sensitive person. I am male, and I give a crap about people and the world around me. I wear my heart on my sleeve and when you have my loyalty or my love, you have it for a long time. It’s why I have a hard time letting go of relationships; it’s why I’m so willing to be friends with almost anyone, in spite of what they may have done to me (perceived or based in reality). And though it’s gotten me hurt more times than I care to admit, it’s part of who I am. If you finally manage to get and stay on my bad side (and there’s really only a very few people who have managed *that* trick) you stay there too.
Over the summer, I took a course in differentiation. The teacher was a firm believer in having us get to know who we are before we could reach out and work with students. So we took some personality tests, multiple intelligence tests, etc. Turns out that according to the Myers-Briggs test, I’m an ENFJ and reading it, it makes a lot of sense. On the color spectrum, I’m a blue. (These are pretty consistent with each other.) Whether or not I ascribe to any or all of this mumbo-jumbo, many points hit a little too close to home.
So anyway, I just wanted to put it out there, that yes, I do know that I’m sensitive. It’s cool. I’ve tried to develop a thicker skin over the years; hasn’t happened. But it also makes me fairly perceptive to my friends’ needs. So, if you need something from me, let me know.
Finally tonight, I think I found a instant-favorite blog for a person such as myself. I already read Zen Habits, but I think I’m really going to enjoy Zen Moments. I’m looking for more peace in my life, more inspiration, and this little corner of the Internet seems to be providing it. Please read the post today– I dare you not to get a little emotional about it. I know I did, and I’m tired of apologizing for it. 
Filed under: General, All about me, In the Reflecting Pool
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Sarah
13. October 2008 | 13:38 hTony,
I haven’t been keeping up with blogs so I’m a little late on the comment for this one. I checked out Zen Moments and I love it! I already bookmarked it and will be reading it often. Thanks for sharing.