Taking the wind out of my own sails
When I’m feeling self satisfied or smug about some achievement, the greatness of which is no doubt considerably more impressive in my mind than in anyone else’s, I often find myself the victim of an unconscious part of my psychology that obviously begrudges my feeling excessive pride in myself.As I go about my business, in a very pleased with myself state of mind, often as not, I will very painfully stub my toe on something or sharply bump my elbow or embarrassingly trip up in front of someone. It’s as if one part of me is saying to another part of me, who the fcuk do you think you are?
And, to be honest, if I was the subconscious part of me, I would do exactly the same.
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Harbaaaaaaaal
I agree with you, MiMi, but my subconscious begs to differ.
Just go quietly into the night
Feel better now?
You wouldn't want a boring relationship, would you?
It could be the opposite also, when my doorsteps was covered in ice I slipped and fell, really hurt my pride.
I hope no one saw me.
If you feel good about something you accomplished, go with it.
But then, I'm not british. I have faults and bodily functions :D
I'm happy for you
You are moving to the dark side.
I only eat a full Irish when I stay in a hotel
I have a home baked blueberry scone mid-morning, with more tea of course.