Comments on: I Am This, I Am Not That

By: Corrina

Corrina — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 16:24:45 +0000

@Racheblue – Great to see your link to the Climate Camp video and I smiled to see Ben P. speaking (he and I were together two of the founding members of Transition Cambridge). I think your point is so important when it comes to the area of environmental action – that we don’t pigeon-hole certain people as eco-demons and others as eco-angels but instead that we allow each individual to self-define and move and change, as new situations arise. Thanks for your comment.

@Laura – Yes, ouch, those boxes are small and limiting! Stretching sounds much more pleasurable! Do share your lists with me/us if you feel so inspired, or let us know what the process of doing that revealed to you.

@Janice – Yes ‘trying it on’ is one of my favourite phrases – we’re not committing, we’re not letting go of any safety or any certainties – we’re just dipping our toes, having a swim. Then it becomes fun and experimental, not terrifyingly identity-challenging. And ah yes for paint splatters! Just back from Munich where I got totally soaked dancing in a street fountain, very liberating indeed.

@Karen – Love the sound of your holidays – do post a link as I’m sure others would love the opportunity to go and ‘blossom’ somewhere! Having a space that provides others with time and space to try on new aspects of themselves is such a gift, thank you for offering that to the world.

@Chrisanthi – My absolute pleasure – thank you for reading and for commenting. I’m curious to hear more about the you that you want to be….

@Rosalyn – I remember being a teenager and reading that a Gemini was ‘meant’ to be little, pixie-like, burn energy fast. I was chubby and certainly didn’t feel anything like that! As I grew into myself, I noticed that I became more like this ‘type’ – physically, energetically; it was kind of bizarre. I know it can sometimes be refreshing for people to hear themselves reflected in a ‘type’ – “Ah, so THAT’S why I prefer this kind of environment” etc. And yes, if it means we rule out whole experiences and aspects of ourselves, it’s more of a limitation than a help.
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By: Rosalyn

Rosalyn — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 23:12:57 +0000

This is one of the problems with personality typing. I am structured therefore I cannot be spontaneous, I am extrovert therefore I cannot be introvert. And it’s fun to play with our ‘shadow sides’ and see what shows up.

Rosalyn
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By: chrisanthi

chrisanthi — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 15:43:36 +0000

This is a fabulous blog. Thank you so much for writing it. You’ve really made me think about myself and in particular making more time to be the me that I want to be. Thank you so much.

By: karen

karen — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 18:42:13 +0000

I run art and yoga holidays in the south of France. Quite a few of my guests are on their first holiday ‘for themselves’having brought up children, divorced, too busy. They are often suprised by the warmth with the company of fellow solo travellers, the shared experiences of life and their creative output in the week.It is inspiring to see people blossom and develop artistic skills that they did not know they had. As the week goes on I find ‘artists’ in the studio at all hours making time and space to free up their creative side.This along with the yoga leaves guests walking taller,proud and with a determination to continue with their art once back home.
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By: Janice Robertson

Janice Robertson — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 14:54:29 +0000

I found this post inspiring and moving. I like the way you say “try on” an unclaimed aspect. It’s like nothing’s set in stone, we’re just going to try it on. Also your description of having paint splattered…when we try on new things it is often messy in the beginning and this can be part of the fun. To try on…to not have to be perfect…very freeing.

Best wishes,

Janice x
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By: Laura Archer

Laura Archer — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 13:55:40 +0000

Another wonderful piece which I can definitely identify with! All too often we put ourself in boxes of I am this, I am not that and limit ourselves as a result! I am most definitely going to do the task of making the list of things I think I am and the things I am not!

Wonderful Corrina, you continue to inspire me and encourage me to stretch my mind! x

By: Racheblue

Racheblue — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 11:29:59 +0000

Thank you so much for this Corrina. Extremely helpful and insightful article. You’re absolutely right. We need to re-define ourselves positively instead of sticking to the stereotypes (self and other imposed) of ourselves.
We might also benefit by applying the same logic to others – giving them space to be who they are. No more pigeon-holes!
Best wishes and thanks again,
Rache
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