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PrintableSensualMelody said: Anji said: Talking to Giotto earlier today, I was surprised about how easily the concept of 'ego' can be misconstrued.
Personally speaking, I think Prince's ego has been one of the most essential ingredients that has kept us all here. Afterall, it's at times when Prince has truly believed in himself that we've really seen him at his most daring, captivating and awe-inspring. There are numerous occassions throughout Prince's musical life where his ego has come back to play with us, most recently being on The Rainbow Children. Hopefully, we'll discuss some of the earlier examples on this thread too e.g. Dirty Mind. If Prince ever gives up believing in himself, it won't be too long before the family will follow. This is why I believe his current set of values have saved his musical career, and my enjoyment of it. Even if I can't agree, or quite understand his beliefs, I'm loving the fact that Prince's ego is not dead anymore.  You got me to wondering exactly what U mean by ego. I looked it up and thought I would share. The "I" or self as distinguished from the selves of others; the individual's mental states and sensual experiences, as known through direct introspection. psychoanal.that part of the psyche that is conscious, experiencing, and reacting to the outside world, and thus acting as the id's unconscious primitive impulses and society's expectations; self-esteem; self-concept. Apart from that, I believe that we all need change/variety to add impetus to our occupational activities. Otherwise what would fuel our endeavors? What would keep us from resting on our laurels?   | |
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confidence is powerful
prince has plenty 2 question one self is healthy it takes inner strength 2 view and change oneself prince still has confidence, yet like fine wine, he has matured and mellowed some miss the more daring prince honesty is daring | |
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sumtymes said: confidence is powerful
prince has plenty 2 question one self is healthy it takes inner strength 2 view and change oneself prince still has confidence, yet like fine wine, he has matured and mellowed some miss the more daring prince honesty is daring Very very nicely stated.  So...how's everybody doing?  | |
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stymie said: When you mention the neglect, are you referring to him saying he wasn't Black in the past?
Stymie, I'd like to refer you to NuPwrSoul on this one. I suspect he'll be able to give you a very interesting take on it. From what I know, I haven't heard Prince explicitly mention in the past that he was anything other than black. That said, I do think it has taken him some time before he's felt like revealing how comfortable he is in his own skin. I think he's as healthy today in this regard, as he's ever been. | |
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Anji said: stymie said: When you mention the neglect, are you referring to him saying he wasn't Black in the past?
Stymie, I'd like to refer you to NuPwrSoul on this one. I suspect he'll be able to give you a very interesting take on it. From what I know, I haven't heard Prince explicitly mention in the past that he was anything other than black. That said, I do think it has taken him some time before he's felt like revealing how comfortable he is in his own skin. I think he's as healthy today in this regard, as he's ever been. | |
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