Here's a quandry. Right now, the biggest bee in my bonet is this one guy who I've never met, not even virtually. He represents many skills, talents, features, traits and such that I simply do not have. Because of this, I am less than completely confortable around the mention of him. His existance makes me aware of all the things that I am not.

I know, intellectually, that I should not fret one bit. I am who I am, and I love the person I am. I don't want to be anyone else but me. However, what I know intellectually and how I actually feel are two completely seperate things.

I was wondering if anyone had a simliar experience, and how they held onto their self-esteem without sacrificing their identity. (In other words, I honestly believe that becoming a clone of this man, even if it were possible, would be counterproductive to all the good things that I am).

[This message has been edited by Kaiden (edited May 15, 2002).]