grrr, can't seem to do it

[Repent34]

I think all the above suggestions are good ones.  I'm 50 and have a full head of hair.  I only shaved my head a couple of weeks ago.  Guess I should have recorded the date, BUT, that gets me to my point.  You said that you just stood there staring at yourself in the mirror.  Therein lies the problem.  Stop staring at yourself in the mirror.  You already know what you look like.  You said this is just something you want to do.  Same story here.  Check out my intro blurb in the "Introductions" thread.  You may find that you can relate.

As far as what my friends, co-workers, or even family would think, I didn't give it too much thought.  I knew, of course, that the reactions and comments would run the gambit of possibilities. 

Personally, if they don't like it, that's their drama, not mine.  My head, my hair, my choice, my life.

I've always felt that if I was comfortable with the guy looking back at me in the mirror then everything else was a moot point.  I ask myself:  Have I been a good father today?  A good husband? Good friend?  A trustworthy confidant?  A good employee? Have I been compassionate to others? Was I harsh with someone and shouldn't have been?  After asking yourself such questions, and being honest to yourself, the thought of what others may think about hair or lack thereof, type of clothing, shoes, vehicle, designer this or that, one of a kind, blah blah blah.  None of that holds any water any more.
Helps to keep me grounded to what is really important.

Try it for yourself.  I find it impossible to lie or soften the truth when I'm looking that guy straight in the eye, in the mirror.

Chris

[MarkusToe]

I think all the above suggestions are good ones.  I'm 50 and have a full head of hair.  I only shaved my head a couple of weeks ago.  Guess I should have recorded the date, BUT, that gets me to my point.  You said that you just stood there staring at yourself in the mirror.  Therein lies the problem.  Stop staring at yourself in the mirror.  You already know what you look like.  You said this is just something you want to do.  Same story here.  Check out my intro blurb in the "Introductions" thread.  You may find that you can relate.

As far as what my friends, co-workers, or even family would think, I didn't give it too much thought.  I knew, of course, that the reactions and comments would run the gambit of possibilities. 

Personally, if they don't like it, that's their drama, not mine.  My head, my hair, my choice, my life.

I've always felt that if I was comfortable with the guy looking back at me in the mirror then everything else was a moot point.  I ask myself:  Have I been a good father today?  A good husband? Good friend?  A trustworthy confidant?  A good employee? Have I been compassionate to others? Was I harsh with someone and shouldn't have been?  After asking yourself such questions, and being honest to yourself, the thought of what others may think about hair or lack thereof, type of clothing, shoes, vehicle, designer this or that, one of a kind, blah blah blah.  None of that holds any water any more.
Helps to keep me grounded to what is really important.

Try it for yourself.  I find it impossible to lie or soften the truth when I'm looking that guy straight in the eye, in the mirror.

Chris

I like your attitude