tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7055029763336044699.post3289455410951480919..comments2010-01-30T16:15:33.164-05:00Comments on This Is My Confession: I have Issuses...LayBenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09118152824810025235noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7055029763336044699.post-81657830301126829512010-01-30T16:15:18.304-05:002010-01-30T16:15:18.304-05:00Layben, first, I don't think that you should a...Layben, first, I don't think that you should apologize for the way that YOU feel-- you are entitled to your emotions and insecurities (if you want to call it that). To be "white w/ a dick" would put you amongst some of the most powerful people in the world as it has been a prerequisite for success for so long. And it is no doubt challenging to be a part of the most marginalized groups of people, but there is also so much beauty in it as well. There are so many wonderful attributes to our sexuality and our ethnicity-- but no one can tell you how to love yourself or others, Layben-- you have to discover that for yourself, my friend-- and it is a journey. My advice is to first learn to be patient with yourself and others, then learn to be completely present with the people you encounter along the way, and always, ALWAYS explore (and enjoy the exploration). Additionally, continue to challenge yourself and others, but make sure you are always true to yourself-- and that may be difficult if you are still struggling with who that "self" is and how to love thy self-- and so sometimes you may have to learn to be quiet and observant and instead, open your heart and mind to what you're learning and make time to reflect on those ideas. And when you walk away from these moments of meditation and reflection, definitely continue to share your thoughts and allow feedback, and there, the cycle of knowledge and learning will continue. In the meantime (and after it all), I love your crazy, dramatic self!zgardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08255788388808266527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7055029763336044699.post-45033126885168045862010-01-30T16:10:37.851-05:002010-01-30T16:10:37.851-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.zgardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08255788388808266527noreply@blogger.com