Is it normal to not practice what you preach?

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I have very strong beliefs that don't go through any religion, i believe in the order of life, that everything is connected and everything happens when it happens for a reason. I spend my days telling people how to be happy and how to turn any situation around and how the miracle of life can be felt in a simple sunset. Im all spiritual and all that crap and many people seek me for advice and guidance.

But my life is a fucking wreck, i seem to go wrong on just about anything i try to do. unlike the people i advise.lol

My question is: Is it normal to be depressed and pretty desperate about life when usually im the one with all the answers?

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Based on 31 votes (23 yes)
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  • anti-hero
    11 years ago

    Normal for hypocrites.

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  • RomeoDeMontague
    10 years ago

    Its called being a hypocrite! Good job!

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  • [Old Memory]
    11 years ago

    I'm not sure if you heard but some people don't preach what isn't the same thing they talk about, so i wouldn't believe you in case of the practice being more than what wasn't preaching to begin with.

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  • tabula-rasa
    11 years ago

    Everybody wants to change the world, nobody wants to change.

    its easy to preach, I do too, and its easy because, you can tell people truths you can't tell yourself because, when consulting others, you are not the one who risks failure.

    Being a guy with a vast Napoleon complex I know excactly what you mean, but if you can change others, you CAN change yourself!

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  • howaminotmyself
    11 years ago

    You must have an understanding heart. It is a beautiful thing. And you must carry yourself with grace through your own personal hardships that people can see. You may not see it but if people keep coming to you for advice you must be doing something right. Keep doing it and take the time to honor yourself.

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  • dappled
    11 years ago

    I could have written this myself. I care more about other people's lives than my own. I'll go to weird lengths to try and improve someone else's life but I'll do virtually nothing for myself.

    I don't mind letting myself down but I hate letting others down.

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    • peterr
      10 years ago

      I am the same way. I give people good advice except on here. On here I just recommend to everyone that they suck a cock and get back to me.

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  • GoraIntoDesiGals
    11 years ago

    Yes because unconsciously you know that what you preach is hogwash that you wish were true but isn't.

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  • wigsplitz
    11 years ago

    I say don't smoke, but I smoke.

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    • NotFloydzie
      11 years ago

      Me too.

      We're going to hell, Wigz.

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  • dirtybirdy
    11 years ago

    Only if your religious

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