Self Labels

I have to warn you all about the dangers of Self-Labels. The only thing that is just as bad as Self-Labels, is accepting other people's labels and conforming to them.

You might see no harm in them, however it is right under your nose. By accepting the label, you sub-consciously and systematically act accordingly.
If I label myself a Skater, I will TRY and act like one. I am guilty as charged, I used to do the very things I am warning you against, but as of a few months I have been able to stop. And hopefully you will too.

I once heard a quote ( probably from someone on this Website)
Insults are like wine, only affect if accepted. The same applies to labels.

Discuss thoughts.

Namaste, John.

 

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Your username is "SlydeHippie".

 

I think its a bad idea to label yourself, others do that to you enough as it is.

I like when people let their true quirks and eclectic likes and dislikes shine through to make them unforgettable.

I feel like i grew up during the absolute cliquiest time in history, and it seems to have faded some, which can't be a bad thing

 

SlydeHippie wrote:

Good attempt at making me look like a complete ass though.

@ Seamonster

Exactly! Get to know each individual for just that, an individual.

 

People have to discover what their values aren't before they find what they are.

So while people look back in horror at who they were, what trends they followed, what they believed, and to what labels they subscribed, in reality it was all part of the growing process. Most people grow out of it naturally, so while the advice is true it maybe isn't necessary.

I think it's difficult to see from youth (and I probably am guilty of this too). So your run of the mill highschool hippy, goth, emoboy, preppy, jock, or whatever generic label you want probably won't be in a couple of years.

An unlucky few never do, however.

 

I'm just curious...

Why do you still keep the nickname?

 

I myself at one point was also subject to self labeling.Im not sure if ive changed really.
Society today seems to strive off of self labels or stereotypes.

The other day a girl asked me if i was emo simply because my attire wasnt what she was used to.
Now,i in no way look like an emo...at all.But it seems that this girl was misguided by labels.The same day i was asked if i was a punk rocker.

Note. i was wearing a black old navy sweater.Dont know what that has to do with punk rock.

As for self labels,when the girl asked me what i am,i simply answered...im just me.

 

I like my post count, and don't feel like starting over.

@ Quiet

How correct you are about Society thriving off of these labels and stereotypes.
It seemed to bother one young lady that she couldn't exactly "group" me in any clique. Is this the mindset that society finds deemable nowadays?

Imagine if they could get to know us for..... us.

Peace and Love, John.
Reach inside yourself to find G-d.

 

But... you still carry the label.

Wouldn't you think that people will always judge you by the "hippie" in your name? It is a stereotype you still carry.

 

I'm a bad ass with a heart of gold.

I accept this. Labels can be helpful. Although I agree with you generally about conforming to others labels.

 

Exactly the same for me.I felt as if she was thrown off by the fact,better yet surprised to see that i didnt conform to a certain clique.

Also a friend of mine,you know which one asked if he should be considered a ghetto poser.I left it to him to decide.

i just want to be me,ive gone through so many transitions,and i find myself to be very self conscious.

 

@ Brave Sir

Would you make a new profile if you didn't consider yourself Brave any longer?
I don't think so, especially with the extreme amount of dedication you have to this website shown on your current one.

@ Quiet

Yes I know exactly of whom you speak of.
I am also very aware of what it feels like to be very self conscious, as you know, it is not a good thing. However, it is not a means of "good" or "bad" that can help you overcome it, rather, overcoming barriers set by your own mind, and also experience.

Peace and Love, John.

P.S. Denny check the "Curls" section in the Knotty Know-How. I left you an important piece of info.

 

BraveSirRubin is a play of words on a Monty Python movie.

But, I would change my nickname if I suddenly started to hate Monty Python, even though that's very unlikely.

 

You win, I lose.

Happy?

 

labels are so dumb.

 

No.

The entire point of me giving you a hard time is for you to defend your claims.

Don't give up so easily.

 

I avoid labeling myself. The adhesive is tough to clean off.

Seriously- who labels themselves? Any labels I may have picked up along the way were given by other people. I label myself as "me" and by the strangest of coincidences that's exactly who I behave like. It's really uncanny.

Perhaps those who DO label themselves are trying to belong to or identify with a particular group and the self label would run concurrent with imitating behavior. You don't behave in response to your self label as much as you label yourself and behave in accordance to the group you're trying to be identified with.

 

i'm a OG

 

I'm a fucking asshole so bite me! (Hey you do act like your label)