What's on your mind today? - Part 5

[Frankster]

Bet you had heavy pockets taking all that to the cashier.

Ended up spending all that money on alcohol, so I was happy haha

[Gagi]

In Serbia, my country, a large cross (33,5 m high, weighing 40 tonnes) is going to be placed on a hill. It's going to be lightened at night, via solar or wind energy. Cost: 100 000 Euro. I know! I just heard it on the news, and I can't quite believe it myself.

People are poor, and, because of the last year's floods, many don't have anywhere to live. And they are placing a fucking cross on a fucking hill! They could've built, like, 5 houses with this money. 5 is not much, but it's 5 houses that are actually worth something, that would mean a world to someone!

I swear, this is the only country that puts gold into churches and monasteries while people are poor and hungry. And the priests and people higher up the church ladder all drive black Audis with tinted glasses.

I know I don't believe in god and I see it from another perspective, but this is just plain dull. Don't get me wrong though, I love visiting monasteries that were made 500 years ago (and more), but investing in a cross while there are important issues is just wasting money.

When I started writing this, I thought it was 100 MILLION Euro, but now that I hear that it's only thousand, it's much easier to swallow, but still...

[PegaSus]

Haha opened up Skype. And some bots added me to chat. Great fun so far.

[Gagi]

Trying to think of a name for a track. Damn it's hard!

[*Maickel*]

Trying to think of a name for a track. Damn it's hard!

That's an original title

[Gagi]

That's an original title

Let's call it ID and confuse the shit out of people!

[Nangle]

I was supposed to return to Ireland today but went out with mates last night for a couple of 'sociable' ones and ended up rubbered and falling through the door at 4am this morning. I managed to climb into bed but forgot to set my alarm 10am flight and subsequently missed it. Not my smartest move. Looks like a few extra days in the motherland.

[Gagi]

Feeling a bit down this evening, even though I had more than a nice day. Sadly I can't turn any of the emotions into melodies. Can't even bother putting my headphones down and getting something to eat and drink (since I'm hungry and thirsty), I don't want to stop listening to music. I'm really enjoying listening to music tonight, it's been a while since it moved me like this (though it's been happening with higher frequencies lately), since it made me feel it.

[Progrez]

Just wanted to know is it even worth being in a relationship?

[Halon]

Rain, Rain and more Rain. What a crappy summer this had been.

[Hensmon]

Just wanted to know is it even worth being in a relationship?

For sure! There are always ups and downs in my relationship, but the best thing is that I can share great experiences with someone I love in different ways than I woud with friends. It's also nice having someone you can open up to more about how you feel and vice versa. Relationships are hard work, but they are so rewarding.

[Nangle]

Just wanted to know is it even worth being in a relationship?

Got to be honest with you, its great when you're in one but its also great when you're not. Both sides of the fence have their perks.

[Progrez]

Got to be honest with you, its great when you're in one but its also great when you're not. Both sides of the fence have their perks.

For sure! There are always ups and downs in my relationship, but the best thing is that I can share great experiences with someone I love in different ways than I woud with friends. It's also nice having someone you can open up to more about how you feel and vice versa. Relationships are hard work, but they are so rewarding.

That's true but personally I've never been involved in a relationship but I do have days where I wish I was in one because it's comforting and it's gives you a boost in self belief which I seriously lack.

[MrRabbit]

That's true but personally I've never been involved in a relationship but I do have days where I wish I was in one because it's comforting and it's gives you a boost in self belief which I seriously lack.

I am by no means an expert but boosting your self confidence is something that has to come from within yourself, I think. There was a time when I had low self-esteem and thought being in a relationship would fix that. However in the end I boosted my self-esteem by stretching my comfort zone, doing lots of new things I wouldn't normally do, pursuing new experiences. I think the first step to (healthy) relationships, or a happy life even, is loving or at least respecting yourself.

I think it's much easier to get involved in a relationship when you are self confident, because why should anyone give you their time, love and energy when you don't love yourself? Would you want your partner to have low self esteem? I think generally people are attracted to people who are confident in their own skin, it's frustrating to watch someone struggle with him/herself because you know you can't really do much about it, even if you care about that person. The change has to come from within.

I could probably write a whole book about how I changed my life, but I think it's not really relevant because everyone has their own life, their own personal journey with their own obstacles and difficulties they have to overcome. You only need to figure out what they are and confront them! You only have one life, probably, so make the most of it. The changes probably won't happen overnight, but as long as you are on your way, you'll be on your way to achieving pure bliss.

For me it took about 6 months until I reached a state that I thought was my final state of personal development. I thought I had reached the final station. And the truth is that I enjoyed the journey more than the destination. Seeing the progress you make in everyday situations really makes you feel good about yourself, which in turn boosts your self belief even more. Fortunately now I see there is still a whole world for me to explore and my journey of personal growth is not finished yet, far from it!

[Gagi]

I am by no means an expert but boosting your self confidence is something that has to come from within yourself, I think. There was a time when I had low self-esteem and thought being in a relationship would fix that. However in the end I boosted my self-esteem by stretching my comfort zone, doing lots of new things I wouldn't normally do, pursuing new experiences. I think the first step to (healthy) relationships, or a happy life even, is loving or at least respecting yourself.

I think it's much easier to get involved in a relationship when you are self confident, because why should anyone give you their time, love and energy when you don't love yourself? Would you want your partner to have low self esteem? I think generally people are attracted to people who are confident in their own skin, it's frustrating to watch someone struggle with him/herself because you know you can't really do much about it, even if you care about that person. The change has to come from within.

I could probably write a whole book about how I changed my life, but I think it's not really relevant because everyone has their own life, their own personal journey with their own obstacles and difficulties they have to overcome. You only need to figure out what they are and confront them! You only have one life, probably, so make the most of it. The changes probably won't happen overnight, but as long as you are on your way, you'll be on your way to achieving pure bliss.

For me it took about 6 months until I reached a state that I thought was my final state of personal development. I thought I had reached the final station. And the truth is that I enjoyed the journey more than the destination. Seeing the progress you make in everyday situations really makes you feel good about yourself, which in turn boosts your self belief even more. Fortunately now I see there is still a whole world for me to explore and my journey of personal growth is not finished yet, far from it!

This, and only this!! It took me months to finally be able to feel comfortably in my own skin after a few bad years. Almost nobody knew that I was a bedroom producer and DJ, even my closest friend would find it out from somebody else - until I started feeling confident about myself and gave myself the value that I deserved - and this is just a minor example of it (but it was a really personal thing). Only you can affect your self confidence and give yourself value. And when you do, you'll feel better about yourself, you'll have no trouble with being on your own, and people will love you more for it. (for Progrez)

From what you wrote here (and from the college advice/story you wrote here a few months back), I can see that we were in a similar position, MrRabbit.