2 Ways To Look At Life Narcissism Meme

2 WAYS TO LOOK AT LIFE

This hand-drawn meme displays two contrasting interpretations of the same phrase 'It's not about me' under the header '2 WAYS TO LOOK AT LIFE'. The first depiction shows a sad, pale, dejected stick figure above a soft cloud bubble with the phrase, representing a self-absorbed, narcissistic mindset where the person interprets the phrase to mean they are unimportant, overlooked, or their feelings are being dismissed, leading to unhappiness. The second depiction shows a happy, bright yellow, glowing stick figure with outstretched arms above a spiky, energetic bubble with the exact same phrase, representing a healthy, non-narcissistic mindset where the person understands that not every situation revolves around them, which removes unnecessary pressure, stops them from taking events personally, and leads to greater happiness and peace. The core point of the meme is highlighting how the same neutral statement can lead to completely opposite outcomes based on how self-centered a person's worldview is, tying back to the original title asking if the first interpretation is a sign of narcissism.

This meme was originally shared on the Reddit r/Meme subreddit with the title 'Narcissism?'. It is an original hand-drawn meme that gained traction for its relatable commentary on differing mindsets and narcissistic behavioral traits, and has since been reposted across various social media platforms.