Heh... I don't hold others to such high standards, or I'd like to think I don't. But it takes a great deal of strength and intelligence to take that step of using your life to improve yourself, to set ideals and strive to achieve them. Most people don't have that. ^^
Well, I totally know what you mean. My now ex-bf has a mind as closed as a frigging fortress. He doesn't strive for anything, has no ideals for himself, doesn't listen to the help or criticism of others. He was stuck wanting to stay a powerless teenager forever, avoiding all responsibility. It completely clashed with the 'new' person I am, someone who like you thinks about who they are, what they're doing and where they want to go. People like that... ultimately frustrate me.
But I realize that many people, although not striving for self-improvement as much as we are, are not close-minded either. They're normal people, without much issues or troubles. Many of my friends and family are like that and I don't think any less of them for it. That's the arrogance you speak of, right? Looking down on people doesn't do much good, because a bloated ego gets in the way of decent self-reflection...
Either way, I know it's the more intellectual, intelligent individuals who approach life the way we do. It can make things better, but also a lot more difficult. (I'm reminded of this site (http://www.stevepavlina.com/).) Did you know that when it comes to romantic relationships, intelligent people tend to be single a lot? It's hard to find someone who you can accept, and who can accept you, when your level of thinking is so different.
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Date: 2007-02-15 01:34 pm (UTC)Well, I totally know what you mean. My now ex-bf has a mind as closed as a frigging fortress. He doesn't strive for anything, has no ideals for himself, doesn't listen to the help or criticism of others. He was stuck wanting to stay a powerless teenager forever, avoiding all responsibility. It completely clashed with the 'new' person I am, someone who like you thinks about who they are, what they're doing and where they want to go. People like that... ultimately frustrate me.
But I realize that many people, although not striving for self-improvement as much as we are, are not close-minded either. They're normal people, without much issues or troubles. Many of my friends and family are like that and I don't think any less of them for it. That's the arrogance you speak of, right? Looking down on people doesn't do much good, because a bloated ego gets in the way of decent self-reflection...
Either way, I know it's the more intellectual, intelligent individuals who approach life the way we do. It can make things better, but also a lot more difficult. (I'm reminded of this site (http://www.stevepavlina.com/).) Did you know that when it comes to romantic relationships, intelligent people tend to be single a lot? It's hard to find someone who you can accept, and who can accept you, when your level of thinking is so different.
But I'm rambling.
I like your diamond metaphor. ^^