Is anyone else content with themselves?

[Invoker]

Like. Physically and mentally. I just look in the mirror or reflect on my thoughts and I'm just happy with the way I am. I mean I see numerous flaws but I'm just, glad to be me.

I'm just having a moment. Dont mind me at all.

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Ah I wish I could give you all my thoughts at once! But I'm at work so, poop. =/ Hopefully you guys intermingle with eachother!

[DodgersGM]

I'm pretty damn happy with myself, yeah. I feel good about where I am, I feel good about where I wanna go, and I feel good about how I'm going to claw my way into getting there.

I know I'm imperfect, and the idea of that actually sits well with me. I have some things I'm still working on (I want to lose a little more weight--cheeks are still a little puffy and all that. LOL), but even that I feel good about because I'm on the right path with it. Plus I still feel like I'm a pretty good looking guy anyway, a little puffy or not. :-P

Mentally, I feel good; I feel better. I feel good about my life, and I know that I have real happiness, and that I have opportunities to let that happiness grow and really blossom. So yeah, I have zero complaints and lots to feel great about.

[Invoker]

And I'm assuming, like everyone, you've had your share of shit to go through? Heart aches and the passing of loved ones? there's a certain peace I wish to achieve by the time I'm your age (lol no offense) that will come when I feel settled with a job and solid education and intelligence.

Your post is like a success story, it is a success story. Thanks for sharing.

[DodgersGM]

No worries man, I don't take offense to that at all. :-)

Yeah, part of being a little older is that you endure a lot of life experiences, and part of those experiences are shitty, not gonna lie. They're all invaluable though, so don't be afraid of having those as well as the good times.

And thank you, that's very kind. Most people your age don't really think on things to this degree, so you've already got a leg up. :-)

[Invoker]

This is like the second time I'll be giving you most helpful in a 7 day period. You're quite the asset haha.

[AleDeEurope]

I'm happy with who I am physically, but not that much mentally. I like many things from my personality, but I care too much about stuff, especially what people think about me. I try to convince myself that I don't, but it doesn't work. I think I'm wasting my time in college just because I don't have the balls to talk to people. I have friends, but they're boring, and I want to make new ones, those that like to party and have fun, but as I said, I'm too coward to talk to them.

Also, I have too much accumulated inside me, I don't know if it's anger, grudges, or what, but it's killing me. I just want to scream and break stuff, you know?

So yeah, I'm happy with who I am physically, but not mentally.

[Invoker]

I like that, you understand what you want, you just don't know how to get there (simply put). Maybe you need to realize that it's not your friends who make you, its you. Just go start a river and flow by yourself. Set yourself aside from everyone else and you'll eventually fall into an ocean of people who accept you for you. You'll get a better sense of you are as a person but more realistically, realize that we're not all perfect and the world sometimes just doesn't seem worth it, but there's something about acceptance that makes this life grand. Just do your best and amaze yourself. You'd surprised what you can do brah.

[AleDeEurope]

I know friends don't make me as a person, but I like being around people, I enjoy hanging out and having fun, that's what I like to do, the problem is that I don't do it, because the friends I have now don't seem to want the same fun that I want, so I want to get new friends, but it all goes to what I said before: I'm a coward and I don't talk to people. I don't talk to strangers in order to find new friends. I have trust issues, and I know that is affecting me, but still, it's no excuse.

I don't understand myself: I was brave enough to leave Spain, leave my family and friends over there to come to the US, ALONE, to study; but I'm not brave enough to go up to a guy/girl and start conversation? That's what's fucked up.

[Invoker]

I'm saying find yourself because you need to be spontaneous sometimes. Even if it means breaking walls and hearts. You can cushion everyone and everything but I'm the end it's You and you alone that needs to make the change. Be the change. Find the value of this One life. I mean, I appreciate it so much knowing people die for no reason, that animals get hunted for fun. I don't want to take it for granted and don't want to miss an opportunity. I don't want to miss out you know? It's all on the path to enlightenment within yourself.

[AleDeEurope]

Yeah, I know that in the end it's all up to me, and I actually know how and what to do, but I feel like I'm still not ready to take that step, I mean mentally. I'm scared of being hurt (again), and deep down I know that if I stay alone I won't get hurt, so that feeling is keeping behind bars, like a coward.
I know one day I have to step up and get out and make friends, and that day has to come soon, I just don't know how to get rid of that feeling. My past experiences are the ones fucking me up in this situation.

[Invoker]

I'm sorry you're going through what you are. But you can't live life with a pre meditated mind-set. You need to more so go with the motions and not create them, in a sense. They haven't happened yet so why fret. In your situation I'd more so hurt myself because what I gain after the perceived pain is going to be priceless.

[AleDeEurope]

I know, but it's not easy to go against your mind is telling you. You want to do something, but then you start thinking of what happened last time and you en up backing up. I'm starting to get over it, 2 years ago when I was in depression it was worst, but now it's getting better, just not enough.
I know I'll get out of it though.

[sweetserendipity]

I'm glad you feel that way about yourself! That's where everyone hopes to be. Lately I've gotten more confident and content with who I am and it feels good. I'm still insecure, but acceptance is starting to take over. If that makes any sense haha

[Invoker]

Gnarly. Lol, just don't lose that drive and flow.

[playdates]

I like this question. My mental health can be worked on a bit, but I'm rather a happy, positive, and relaxed person. Although I don't have the (stupid) "ideal body type", I'm very comfortable and confident in my own body.

[Invoker]

I'm glad you do, I get that sometimes lol, just keep being you and strive for the best.

[drummerdude25]

Yes and no... like I'm happy to be me but if I was perfectly content with who I am at this very moment, would I feel the need to keep going and strive for something more? Something greater? Would I ever progress?

I want to keep down the path of self-improvement and challenge myself every day. That's what living life is all about to me... Learning, achieving, and experiencing new things, and being better for it! :D

[Invoker]

You can be content and still strive for better. At least I believe so, its a sense of peace in all the motions you go through. Let's keep owning it brah

[drummerdude25]

Sounds good to me!

[batmaniscool]

over the past 4 months i have been just high on life but a long time until then i was not having a great time i hated my body, personality, and everything else about me. but now i feel as if i have reached self actualization and i have changed my mindset and outlook on life my only goal is to be happy and if i die of old age i did something wrong :)

[Invoker]

Lol you should definitely try to live a long and prosperous life.

[Seriousness]

overall i'm fine with myself. yes i can identify my flaws easily and i want to improve it. i'm very honest about it but it's not like it would hinder me to function properly. :)

[Anonymous]

i am definitely at a low point with my mental health and i think its starting to impact my physical health. i do have some good days, but usually i'm on the more negative side. i may or may not need medical attention but i don't know where to go or how to get help so there's that. i've been living this way for a few years and i guess i am coping with it but i kind of wish i was in a good state of mind. i don't really remember what life was like before feeling like this. i want to be content with my life again but i don't really know how

[Anonymous]

Yes I feel exactly the same like ofcourse I point out all my flaws but I also see past them I am contempt with myself overall became I'm sure I'm not ugly Ik I'm not the prettiest girl in the world of ofcourse but I think I'm like average pretty so yea I get it

[Invoker]

The feels are mutual! And I know there's a lot of bullshit that goes on in the world but that's quite alright cause I'm doing the best I can everyday and I'm gonna keep doing whatever it is I'm doin.

[Opinion Owner]

I love your confidence (:

[Invoker]

Hah thanks but I definitely have my share of humility and sense of understanding. I dont mean to come off as an over-egotistical douche. (If I do that is =P)

[Opinion Owner]

You don't I understand there's a difference between being cocky and having confidence

[Invoker]

Touche.

[QueenB1203]

Not quite yet. Mentally I love myself. Physically, I gotta hit the gym, Get my piercing, and get rid of my acne a bit. And I'll be happy! Those are things that are easy to get. So I guess I am content

[Invoker]

Verra good. Realistic and content.

[FlyingTurtle]

Nope. Mostly I'm ashamed of myself. Wish I could remember what being content with myself felt like...

[Invoker]

When was the last time you think you felt content?

[FlyingTurtle]

I honestly don't know.

[Invoker]

Well, I think you should dwell on the idea and keep it in mind so you don't end up making a flawful decision. See the weight of your actions and know that you have the power to change with your own two hands.
Ima sorry you feel the way that you do and words can only assist you so much.

[FlyingTurtle]

I try. I'm trying. It's hard to change yourself when what you have to change is the effects and symptoms of Depression and Anxiety. Which is a result of involuntary acts of your own mind and body.

[Invoker]

I know, depression just shoved that feeling of hopelessness regardless of any moment. Any trace of happiness gets annihilated and you just succumb to an abyss. Yeah I get it. I have depression too and it just sucks.

One thing I can advise is staying logical and always try to get into contact with a friend. Or anyone really. If they have ears and time, they are there for you. Hell, I'm not going to lie, 1st one point I literally had no one to talk to and I went on omegle and talked to someone for like 3 hours =/.. lost them in the middle of the conversation but it was a mutual understanding that gave me a bit of solace.

If you need help, I'm almost always on. Cause I has no life.

[LonelyLillie13]

wow i wish, i look in the mirror and see a troll lol, that is good for you though that is really awesome to have i think that is what normal is.

[Invoker]

I used to be depressed 24/7 and look like a twig. I was like 5'6 and 120 pounds. I changed one though lol for the better of course. I'm far from normal, we all are. Sure there's similarities sometimes and we can compare our lives to others all day, but of course we're never going to become what we envy. What we want to be. Just do your best, do something spontaneous, and I live by the idea that there's beauty in all things. If you aren't happy with the way you are, change, and pride yourself in the efforts you make. When all is said and done you'll be the one to be swept off your feet and falling face first in love lol. Just do good.

[Invoker]

Changed now* 5'7 and 135 pounds!

[LonelyLillie13]

that was super nice thank you :) inspired

[kangy]

Physically - yes i like how i look now
Mentally- seeking improvements always

[Jahnnavi]

Physically, no because I need to lose 5-10 kg of weight and I'll be fine. And I'm content about the rest of my physical features.
Mentally I guess I'm fine.

[Invoker]

Getting started in achieving your goals or on hiatus?

[Anonymous]

I used to, my face used to be so clear. Then bang I hit pubery and it left and bunch of pimples on my face. I don't have them anymore, but i habe blackheads and small prores on my cheek. So I have to wear make up to hid them even though I hate make with a passion

[Invoker]

Makeup sucks! Just give your body time to adapt to a daily regimen and in a month or so, you'll see the difference. Either way, most people are right through what they take in visually. Relax =P

[Purple_Daffodils]

I feel pretty much the same way as you. I'm content. But not complacent. Always improving. But as it is, I like how I think and I like how I look.

[Lalala37]

No.. when I look in the mirror I honistly start to cry

[Invoker]

Dont! You look fine. Literally. But if you see something that I dont, do something to better yourself. Get that get up and go.
Someones going to accept you the way you are either way. Just keep being yourself and improve on whatever you want.

[Lalala37]

Thank you so much :)

[Invoker]

You're welcome.

[StarDust26]

Physically I'm okay I guess
Mentally I'm pretty messed up
So stressed about where I'm going with life , how do people do it !!
I wish to be content like you one day

[Invoker]

You will be, just need to make sense of it all.

[Ihav2fart]

Physically yes, I'm beautiful and I know it.
mentally I'm content.
I'm just content with life though

[Invoker]

I like that, beautiful. Good to ya Bruh lol.

[front2back]

Nope. I'm never content, which is why I'm becoming successful. I'm always striving to be better than what I'm at now.

[Invoker]

But with that ideology you'll never be "content". Maybe take a step back and pride your work that has gotten you where you are now. I mean, there's nothing wrong with either, just don't become too self-centered!

[iUnderachieve]

I like how I feel and look. I'm going to continue improving also.

[Invoker]

The spirits definitely in your words, except your name contradicts lol

[iUnderachieve]

A lot of people say that but my name is referring to something a little different. It's really going back to humanities potential as a whole.

But I do love my body and how it looks. Most people think i'm just super skinny and petite at work until I actually wear fitted clothes. I like being underestimated..

[albundyfan]

I am. Took awhile to get here but Im really enjoying it.

[Invoker]

Glad to hear it mang, keep doin what you do.

[Thrifty]

Am I content with myself internally? Yes. Am I content with my external surroundings? No.

[Thrifty]

I honestly could be so much better, though.

[Anonymous]

I'm not really that happy with myself.

@Lalala37 : No need to feel that way. You are very pretty.

[Opinion Owner]

@Lalala37

[Invoker]

Can't mention as anon so here you go XD

@Lalala37

[Invoker]

Also, why aren't you?

[ButterflyXkisses]

@Lalala37

[ButterflyXkisses]

Oh. Beat me to it. -___-

[Opinion Owner]

Lol.