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Friday, June 17, 2016

maybe this is why people think i'm stuck-up

For the record, I know for a fact that I am not stuck-up.

However, I've literally just been struck with this realization: maybe the reason why others have a notion that I am stuck-up is because I am not easily impressed. (There is a huge, gaping difference between the two!)

I mean, I won't deny that there were instances wherein my younger self had been impressed by wealth and power. (The younger me was obviously so naïve that she admired life's superficialities.) Well, not anymore. That is all behind me now, now that I've gained wisdom over the years.

I must admit, though, that a person's profession still has a way of getting me wide-eyed, especially when there is leadership and service involved. My personal philosophy is, if you are given the opportunity to be a leader, you must be willing to serve, first and foremost. (I know well enough that leaders who tend to boss others around still exist. Sadly.)

So, no, I am not easily impressed with how much money one makes; the luxuries one possesses; the millions in one's bank account; the politicians or celebrities one is linked to (family member? distant relative? friend? friend of a friend's friend's cousin's uncle's friend?); the title before or after one's name; or, the power one think he/she holds because of his/her title (or for some, a mere surname). If anyone boasts to me about any of these things for the sake of boasting, I'll probably just say, "cool beans", nod my head, and make a similar expression:

But deep inside I'm really like:

Does that make me a stuck-up, snotty, eyebrow-raising woman? No, it does not. I refuse to acknowledge that it does, because that would only mean you don't know me enough to know the truth: I am, in fact, quite the goofy goose. Haha! : )

So, what, then, impresses me?

When a person is a follower of Christ and possesses Christ-like qualities. (NOTE: Merely calling oneself a Christian and being a genuine follower of Christ are two very different things.) Such people rarely fail to make my eyes well up with tears. I think it's immensely admirable when people truly live up to the Word in this fallen world because I know how easy it is to sin. (I think it's pretty obvious that anyone who is a true follower of Christ would have above-average admirable attributes, and that is extremely impressive.)

I'm impressed when people are naturally humble. It's always pleasantly surprising to meet super simple people with such a quiet aura, only to later discover that they own so-and-so companies or are closely related (literally their parent/s or sibling/s) to some really powerful people. I've met and have become acquainted with a handful of such people and I honestly think it's quite amazing how they have all the right to brag, but instead remain so grounded in their daily walk. I mean, I've come across one too many people (just get on social media sites, really) who intentionally gloat about their "riches" just because they can afford the latest iPhone. Well, then...you go, you.

When a person has every right to complain, grumble, be angry but remains patient, I think that's impressive. We all have little and maybe even gigantic things to complain and get us hot-tempered about DAILY, but not everyone has the capacity to control themselves. So when people stretch their patience a mile or two longer, I think that's pretty awesome. Plus points for people who manage a smile (whilst taking that one extra deep breath)!

I could go on and on and on, but the bottom line will always be: I don't care how much wealth you possess nor the position you hold; if you aren't a virtuous human with a good heart and kind actions, I will not be so impressed.


*I don't think I think enough.* tumblr instagram previous posts home	Friday, June 17, 2016 maybe this is why people think i'm stuck-up For the record, I know for a fact that I am not stuck-up. However, I've literally just been struck with this realization: maybe the reason why others have a notion that I am stuck-up is because I am not easily impressed. (There is a huge, gaping difference between the two!) I mean, I won't deny that there were instances wherein my younger self had been impressed by wealth and power. (The younger me was obviously so naïve that she admired life's superficialities.) Well, not anymore. That is all behind me now, now that I've gained wisdom over the years. I must admit, though, that a person's profession still has a way of getting me wide-eyed, especially when there is leadership and service involved. My personal philosophy is, if you are given the opportunity to be a leader, you must be willing to serve, first and foremost. (I know well enough that leaders who tend to boss others around still exist. Sadly.) So, no, I am not easily impressed with how much money one makes; the luxuries one possesses; the millions in one's bank account; the politicians or celebrities one is linked to (family member? distant relative? friend? friend of a friend's friend's cousin's uncle's friend?); the title before or after one's name; or, the power one think he/she holds because of his/her title (or for some, a mere surname). If anyone boasts to me about any of these things for the sake of boasting, I'll probably just say, "cool beans", nod my head, and make a similar expression: But deep inside I'm really like: Does that make me a stuck-up, snotty, eyebrow-raising woman? No, it does not. I refuse to acknowledge that it does, because that would only mean you don't know me enough to know the truth: I am, in fact, quite the goofy goose. Haha! : ) So, what, then, impresses me? When a person is a follower of Christ and possesses Christ-like qualities. (NOTE: Merely calling oneself a Christian and being a genuine follower of Christ are two very different things.) Such people rarely fail to make my eyes well up with tears. I think it's immensely admirable when people truly live up to the Word in this fallen world because I know how easy it is to sin. (I think it's pretty obvious that anyone who is a true follower of Christ would have above-average admirable attributes, and that is extremely impressive.) I'm impressed when people are naturally humble. It's always pleasantly surprising to meet super simple people with such a quiet aura, only to later discover that they own so-and-so companies or are closely related (literally their parent/s or sibling/s) to some really powerful people. I've met and have become acquainted with a handful of such people and I honestly think it's quite amazing how they have all the right to brag, but instead remain so grounded in their daily walk. I mean, I've come across one too many people (just get on social media sites, really) who intentionally gloat about their "riches" just because they can afford the latest iPhone. Well, then...you go, you. When a person has every right to complain, grumble, be angry but remains patient, I think that's impressive. We all have little and maybe even gigantic things to complain and get us hot-tempered about DAILY, but not everyone has the capacity to control themselves. So when people stretch their patience a mile or two longer, I think that's pretty awesome. Plus points for people who manage a smile (whilst taking that one extra deep breath)! I could go on and on and on, but the bottom line will always be: I don't care how much wealth you possess nor the position you hold; if you aren't a virtuous human with a good heart and kind actions, I will not be so impressed. chrisfel at 04:10 << Home