Am I more advanced than most ?

[Altair]

I think the thread title is a bit brazen. But I'm sure you are advanced in your own way, you recognize your achievements and that is a good thing. And you can recognize that you are better at something than someone else, but if and how you communicate that is another matter.

This attitude can be refreshing to see in some ways. For example, I love it when a world class football player is openly arrogant, like Cristiano Ronaldo. I prefer that over the many world class players that are humble. There are many already!

In most Protestant countries, and I suppose also most Buddhist countries, the attitude of showing greatness is discouraged though.
It's interesting that Protestant culture is very individualistic, and yet individuals aren't much allowed to stand out.

Originally Posted by FairyCrystal

Everyone being special does NOT render special invaluable. Why, because everyone is unique. Meaning everyone is special in their own unique way. No one is the same.
And it's great to dare to stand up, shine your light, and to dare to be special, to be unique, to stand out!
Anything other is dimming your light,

Yes, well said!

[Sir Neil]

Sir Neil, helps to tells us who you're speaking to....could be the op or the person who last posted, in other words.
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Original poster. If I’m replying to a respondee, I’ll include a quote.