Quotes

"The history of public health might well be written as a record
of successive redefinings of the unacceptable.“
-Sir Godfrey Vickers

Friday, May 18, 2012

confidence/self esteem vs. arrogance

There is a fine line between high self esteem/confidence and arrogance. I got to give mad respect and props for the working women out there who have made it to their MD, BSN, high ranking military personnel, licensed engineers, scientists, directors of non-profits, and fortune 500 executives. I''ll cheers to all those women any day. I highly respect and look up to those women.

Bringing me to my next point on respect. Yes, in my books respect is earned; respect is earned in my personal life (relationships & friendships). Professionally? Respect is earned to a certain extent, but am I going to flat out disgrace my company/department by expressing my opinionated nature. MMM probably not. That's the difference between being a student/working and entering the professional field. You are no longer just looking out for yourself and your own thoughts, you are a representation of your employor.

Maybe that idea has become integrated in me that I find it unacceptable to judge someone/offend someone when I meet them in my personal life... But when I think about it... It's really about growing up, becoming mature, and having manners. I am an opinionated person.

Opinionated meaning I have strong political, religious, economical, and moral views. Life does not revolve around your love life. Life revolves around my inspirations, my family, and my happiness. One could define one's happiness by love. Everyone is entitled to their own interpretation.

The fine line between confience and arrogance is age. Age not by years but simply by how wide your perspective really is. My academic and personal background has allowed me to view things from multiple perspectives. Always, always, always consider your audience when speaking (anywhere, anytime, any place)... Be wary of where your step your feet. I don't think i'm being too careful, i think I act smart and logical. Don't burn bridges before you give them a chance to build. People that are self confident prove so by their actions and not their words. Some people need to learn to shut their damn mouth, or else they will come off as naive, arrogant, and uneducated. Actions will always speak louder than words. Bringing me back to giving mad respect for all those successful working professional women out there, they got a resume and experience that could blow me out the water. In which, I could learn a lot from... I wouldn't doubt that.

Whenever i write my blogs or thoughts down in my journal, i can definitely see the Libra in me come out.

CHECK IT:
Libra is the only zodiac symbol that's neither animal nor human -- but surely that doesn't make you any less human. In fact, Libra is among the most sociable of the signs. As scales of old were really "balances," so to do you seek balance in all that Libra does. You respond to situations with grace as Libra attempts to put others at ease. Artistically, Libra tries to balance form, content, colors and elements, and for this reason can be drawn toward creative endeavors.


The greatest balancing act is between self and others, and it is here that many Libras focus their energy. Here, in the realm of interpersonal relationships, you are a champion. Libra know how to be the charming host or hostess. Libra can sense what others want before they ask for it. And you can make the needs of others a higher priority than your own. In fact, Libra is the shuttle diplomats of the zodiac, going back and forth between the extremes until a solution is negotiated.

The Libra motto might be "To every action there is an opposite and equal reaction." It is your innate sense of cause and effect that makes you so effective as a strategist. Whether it's playing chess, relationship counseling or civic planning, you know how to be effective while staying in the middle of the road. Your easygoing attitude can serve you and others well, but don't forget that your needs cannot go totally unfulfilled or you won't have anything to give to others.

Element: Air

The astrological element of air represents movement. And the most efficient movement between two points is often a thought. Air signs are thinkers. They emphasize the intellect over other functions. With active minds and a good command of language, the air signs are the natural born communicators. They can be light and breezy as the breath of spring, but their words can also carry the power of a gale force wind.

Seventh House: Partners

If the First House represents the self, the Seventh House opposite it, represents the other. This can be a business partner, a spouse or any other type of relationship amongst equals. Most often, this is where we look to see how you relate to others in your life.

Key Planet: Venus

Venus is the planet of love and desire. She is in charge of romance and beauty. But Venus isn't only about physical love; she's also symbolic of the ideal love. When we see a beautiful painting or other work or art, Venus is present. She is the beauty of a rose as much as she is the attraction we have to someone we love. As the key planet of Libra, Venus is about the perception of beauty as an ideal. Here, she is the proper blend of colors, the right mix of music or the perfect poetic description of love, itself.
Your Biggest Strength: Your grace and charm when helping others

Your Potential Weakness: Forgetting to take care of your own needs

That's all :)

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