Who are you in the family? - Page 2 - Jamaica Talk

HotanSpicy · #16 (**permalink**) 09-09-2004, 04:17 PM

I am the middle child, the first to have 2 children (out of wedlock), the first to get married, the fiesty one, the sweet one, the caring one, the favorite grandchild & niece,the mean one,the only one to runaway,the only rebel,the first dissapointment to my family(especially mummy) so yeah, I am the Black Sheep

JaGoBi · #17 (**permalink**) 09-09-2004, 04:18 PM

Tru dat PB.... Don't get it twisted though, I'm not lettin' society dictate me or confuse me my dear. You know how it is when fam likes to tease u just to work ya nerves

missmango · #18 (**permalink**) 09-09-2004, 04:27 PM

I am the baby of two girls...8 years separates us ...I am the open-minded one..the traveler...the colorful version, born in Canada...ancesters from England/France 12 generations ago.....relative with Pirate Sam Lord In Barnados....lol...

Blingee$ha · #19 (**permalink**) 09-09-2004, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JaGoBi

You know how it is when fam likes to tease u just to work ya nerves

I think ALL people are on a mission to work me and get on my nerves personally!

So I guess that makes me the HOSTILE member in my family lol

Pseu · #20 (**permalink**) 09-09-2004, 05:19 PM

I am the youngest of the family. It suits me

They still pamper me, and treat me like I'm "THE BABY". I love it

Princessblack · #21 (**permalink**) 09-09-2004, 05:20 PM

Look like seh everyone pan ETJ a washbelly... LOL

#22 (**permalink**) 09-09-2004, 05:22 PM

yuh know.........

HONEYPYE · #23 (**permalink**) 09-09-2004, 05:53 PM

Youngest of 2 my sister is 17 years my elder......I know I know 17 years older.Can yu imagine the shock

when my mother was told......"you're pregnant!" hee hee but i'm here so she had to love me

rootsgirlJ · #24 (**permalink**) 09-09-2004, 06:26 PM

i'm the oldest of two, i have a brother three and a half years my junior....
oldest grand child on both sides of the family, a sort of comedian, and yes JamCan, the only one who dates outside of their race.

JamCan · #25 (**permalink**) 09-09-2004, 07:51 PM

ROOTS good girl.....families need to be shaken up once inna while!

Glama0906 · #26 (**permalink**) 10-09-2004, 06:06 PM

I'm the only child!

ActorRod · #27 (**permalink**) 11-17-2004, 09:23 PM

Now here's a question for all this....

Are these who we REALLY are?

I just read an interesting little book called, The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz. He says in this book that we "domesticize" ourselves by learning who we are by what the adults around us tell us. When we believe what they tell us, we agree with them. We do this because we don't know who we really are. Then we develop an image of perfection that we never live up to. In order to break this cycle, we need to live by new agreements. They are the four agreements in his title. They are;

1. Be impeccable with your word. Speak with integrity. Say only what you mean. Avoid using the word to speak against yourself or to gossip about others. Use the power of your word in the direction of truth and love.

2. Don't take anything personal. Nothing others do is because of you. What others say and do is a projection of their own reality, their own dream. When you are immune to the opinions and actions of others, you won't be the victim of needless suffering.

3. Don't make assumptions. Find the courage to ask questions and to express what you really want. Communicate with others as clearly as you can to avoid misunderstandings, sadness and drama. With just this one agreement, you can completely transform your life.

4. Always do your best. Your best is going to change from moment to moment; it will be different when you are healthy as opposed to sick. Under any circumstnace, simply do your best, and you will avoid self-judgement, self-abuse and regret.

I only mean to bring this all up because I thought the book was really good. And upon re-reading this thread, found it interesting to see all the "agreements" we have with our family members. It's nice to know we don't have to live up to those agreements. Anyway, this could have been in the book review thread (I may just do that, too.), but seemed equally appropriate here. Thanks.

missmango · #28 (**permalink**) 11-17-2004, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ActorRod

Now here's a question for all this....

Are these who we REALLY are?

I just read an interesting little book called, The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz. He says in this book that we "domesticize" ourselves by learning who we are by what the adults around us tell us. When we believe what they tell us, we agree with them. We do this because we don't know who we really are. Then we develop an image of perfection that we never live up to. In order to break this cycle, we need to live by new agreements. They are the four agreements in his title. They are;

1. Be impeccable with your word. Speak with integrity. Say only what you mean. Avoid using the word to speak against yourself or to gossip about others. Use the power of your word in the direction of truth and love.

2. Don't take anything personal. Nothing others do is because of you. What others say and do is a projection of their own reality, their own dream. When you are immune to the opinions and actions of others, you won't be the victim of needless suffering.

3. Don't make assumptions. Find the courage to ask questions and to express what you really want. Communicate with others as clearly as you can to avoid misunderstandings, sadness and drama. With just this one agreement, you can completely transform your life.

4. Always do your best. Your best is going to change from moment to moment; it will be different when you are healthy as opposed to sick. Under any circumstnace, simply do your best, and you will avoid self-judgement, self-abuse and regret.

I only mean to bring this all up because I thought the book was really good. And upon re-reading this thread, found it interesting to see all the "agreements" we have with our family members. It's nice to know we don't have to live up to those agreements. Anyway, this could have been in the book review thread (I may just do that, too.), but seemed equally appropriate here. Thanks.

Dear ActorRod this is really interesting and useful stuff...thanks for sharing
I always find your quotes filled with wisdom...blessings !

NenaChula · #29 (**permalink**) 11-18-2004, 01:22 AM

I'am the oldest of 4, 2 sisters and 1 brother. I'am the giver and the helper. I've always been the favorite sister, niece, and daughter. Over the summer I went on vacation and took the whole family with me. I'm always thinking for others.

dudley one · #30 (**permalink**) 04-23-2005, 06:25 PM

i'm the oldest of three children, five years older than my brother and eight years to my sister. i'm the quiet ONE and used to get the most beatings more than egg's, but ah cool we cool. that's it

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