Shyness and Vanity

[DianaS]

Hello everyone,
I have recently been thinking about the sin of vanity and while I never thought in the past that I was guilty of this I am starting to have doubts. If one is very shy, and afraid of making mistakes all the time, would this be vanity? I try to change it but it is just really hard to overcome this fear. I never thought of myself as above anyone and in fact had pretty low self esteem. However, now I am wondering since, worrying so much about my impression on others would seem like vanity. I’m just confused, any comments would be greatly appreciated.

 

[doanli]

I am very shy as well, and no, I don’t think it is vanity. Not at all.

It is however a flaw in our personality that we should work hard to overcome because I think we deprive ourselves of sharing with and helping other people.

The older I have become, the less I worry about other people’s opinion. I try to see the Lord’s face in everyone and go from there.

I have found too that anti-depressants and anti-anxiety medicines have helped me a lot as well.

 

[HickmanJosh]

If you fear making mistakes and doing bad things isent that good? i am no expert but i think if you are just worried about making mistakes then its not vanity.

 

[DianaS]

Thanks for your replies. I was just wondering since I always worry about what others think of me. That is the first thing I think about when I see someone. I hope that you are right and this is not a bad thing. I am trying to overcome it, but it’s a long road.

 

[Ferds_Guiang]

HI Diana

Believe you can overcome your shyness. I think most if not all of us have this trait but in varying degrees. For some it may be an uphill climb but for others it could be easily overcome. Just continue doing good works for people, help others, and focus less on yourself.Will be praying with you. God bless!

 

[Lost_Wanderer]

Hello everyone,
I have recently been thinking about the sin of vanity and while I never thought in the past that I was guilty of this I am starting to have doubts. If one is very shy, and afraid of making mistakes all the time, would this be vanity? I try to change it but it is just really hard to overcome this fear. I never thought of myself as above anyone and in fact had pretty low self esteem. However, now I am wondering since, worrying so much about my impression on others would seem like vanity. I’m just confused, any comments would be greatly appreciated.

Believe me girl, as a guy who suffers greatly from such painful insecurity over half the time, what you’re experiencing is so not vanity.

Vanity, I think, involves outright flaunting. I mean if you’re a “vain woman” you’d be going around showing off the fancy accessories you bought because Vogue told you to.

 

[doanli]

believe me girl, as a guy who suffers greatly from such painful insecurity over half the time, what you’re experiencing is so not vanity.

Vanity, i think, involves outright flaunting. I mean if you’re a “vain woman” you’d be going around showing off the fancy accessories you bought because vogue told you to.

lol!

:d