Which element of harmony do you have the most trouble following?

[Soaring Symphony 372]

Out of the six elements of harmony (honesty, kindness, loyalty, genorosity, laughter, and magic (or if you prefer (according to Celestia in "Magical Mystery Cure"), integrity compasion devotion, charity, optimism, and leadership)) which one do you most struggle with?  Nobody's perfect and, odds are, there's at least one of these virtues that you don't follow very well.  Which one is it???????  

 

DISCLAIMER: I'd really appreciate if you'd actually explain why you have trouble following (insert element of harmony here) and giving some ideas on how you think you could improve on it.  As apposed to just saying "element of _______" and leaving it at that.

 

EDIT: about the Element of Magic, I'll admit, that element is a little vague about what virtue it really represents.  As far as I can tell, I believe that element is actually empathy (putting others before yourself) because that is the root of both friendship and leadership.  As important as honesty, loyalty, generosity, kindness, and laughter may be to keeping a friendship afloat, they're all meaningless if the person trying to follow those virtues doesn't give a flying feather about those around them.  The element of magic is really empathy because empathy is the true core of any friendship, and friendship is magic.

 

In case you didn't catch that,

magic = empathy

Edited May 13, 2015 by Serenade

[碇 シンジン 27,427]

Laughter, I really need to learn to laugh on myself. I often take things like jokes too seriously and I get all upset and start crying.  I take things too seriously and it's kinda hurting my relationships with people. I've been trying to loosen up a little lately though =)

[Soaring Symphony 372]

for me it would probably have to be Genorosity.  Growing up, my mom always told me to put at least 10% of my money in savings, give at least 10% to charity, and keep whatever's left over for myself.  For some reason, I can never seem to remember to give the 10% to charity.

[CandyStrike 603]

I can't decide between laughter and kindness.  I'm usually grumpy.  I don't laugh very much and I hate socializing so I can seem kind of mean.

[Birdy the Phoenix 70]

Generosity. I realize that I haven't really been that generous lately, but I am working on it.

[Soul Flare 403]

Loyalty.

I get bored of people/groups easier than I'd like

[Silkster 77]

Honesty, i live from the days with unease feelings.

But why cant all of us just say 'magic', thats hard right?

Well except for wizards.

[Silver Letter 1,830]

I would have the most trouble with Laughter. I am not a very happy person sometimes and I am often serious in life. It would be nicer if I were better in that aspect.

[DashYoshi 9,564]

Kindness. I seem to be kind of angry at people in real life for no reason. I think a best way to improve on that is to have a little patience and be a little more understanding.

[Soaring Symphony 372]

But why cant all of us just say 'magic', thats hard right?

Well except for wizards.

I already answered that question in the origional post.  An alternarnate name for magic is leadership.  

Edited February 8, 2015 by Serenade

[CC_Maud_Pie 6,431]

I would say generosity because I find it hard at times and the fact that I don't show too much empathy and stuck in my own world makes it harder for me.

[catnet 9,353]

Laughter. I fake it most of the time, and when I do laugh, it can be over such stupid things  -_- I can take things too seriously sometimes, and I'm not sure how to make others laugh either... 

[Pastel 7,627]

Generosity I think, it's hard to be generous sometimes, I don't know how Rarity does it. I guess it's something natural.

Edited February 8, 2015 by Blobulle

[Scream Lucid Dream 103]

Loyalty. I am fickle.

 

I can laugh at myself, I tell the truth even when I shouldn't (and never lie to myself - I seem pathologically incapable of doing that) I give a lot to charitable causes and I have often gone above and beyond the call of duty in order to give to others, I can lead even when I do not intend to, and I am capable of being kind even to those whome others deem unworthy of such consideration.

 

But I cannot align myself with any one person or ideal. I can switch sides in an instant and often reject people on an unconscious whim. I tend to live in the moment and do not stick by people on the grounds of our past together. I make snap judgements and change my mind at a moment's notice.

[Screw Loose 156]

Generosity. My dad is VERY greedy, so growing up in his house, well I guess It grew on me...

I do give a bit of change to charities as I pass by them in the mall or something though, but naturally I don't like dishing money out.

[Vemillia Nightshade 2,247]

This a super tough one but... Friendship. In truth, it makes sense. I have problems making friends, let alone trusting them. I'm a super nice guy but it's because of my sometimes crippling shyness. I'm a bit open behind a computer screen yes but if I met any of you here in person, I'm very reserved and shy. I'll make an attempt to talk but don't expect me to bather too much to you till I warm up more.

Edited February 8, 2015 by Sadist the Wanderer

[Sanctified Absence 126]

Well, the closest thing to a cardinal sin I express is Pride, which I've just realized basically shows a lack in almost all of them.

 

I've never considered myself a nasty person, but I've just realized how much I lack many of the Elements... I don't belong in this fandom   

Edited February 8, 2015 by Sanctified Absence

[Monsoon 1,648]

I probably have trouble being honest just because I feel uncomfortable just telling the truth so I lie and that leads to me being in a worse position then before so with that said I should just tell the truth instead of being caught in the act

[KatonRyu 1,026]

Honesty. I lie and make excuses quite a lot and I really need to stop doing that. The best way to that would be to stop getting myself into situations where excuses are necessary, I guess.

 

The fact is, though, I procrastinate, fail to meet deadlines and thus break promises, and then I have to think of a reason why I did that that doesn't involve saying 'I'm a lazy bastard.' My biggest task in life right now is to pull that one around.

Edited February 8, 2015 by KatonRyu

[ShadowPirateX 600]

Magic/Leadership. Not because I'm bad at it, but because I never have an oppurtunity to express it.

[Ironbyte 257]

Kindness. Mostly due to fact of some mental instabilities. Somtimes i have said harsh things or lashed out verbally at friends and family, when i don't mean to.

Not sure why i do it, i don't like doing it. :x

Sadly i've lost every friend outside internet now due to this. (guess alot of people can't tolerate it, or just don't understand if you tell them)

 

So Kindness probably is mostly the element i struggle with the most.

[Dr. Frasier Crane 319]

Honesty. Sometimes there are some truths about people that they don't know themselves that would only cause pain if brought up. I have certainly had to lie through my teeth many times to even my closest friends. But only because I know that the truth would really hurt them.

[Dark Horse 12,799]

For me it'd be Laughter, at least in my real life escapades. I'm usually a pretty serious person as is, but I find it difficult to interact much with the lifestyle of most of my college classmates.. I'm not one for parties or drinking or pretty much anything to do with the average student lifestyle or nightlife in general, so I do sometimes feel like the odd one out. I'm still happier being myself then pretending to be someone I'm not mind, and I have good friends outside college I can have a laugh with, so I wouldn't say it's something that's completely absent from my life, but its definitely the element that has the least presence.

 

Apart from that I have to say I feel pretty balanced amongst the rest of the elements. Honesty would probably be the next one down I'd struggle with, but I wouldn't say its a problem. I don't like lying outright to people's faces, and I'm terrible at it anyway, but there is the odd time where I withhold the entire truth for one or various reasons.

[Horse 63]

Magic (aka Leadership).  I am not very comfortable with being in charge of people.

[Tao 6,737]

Laughter:  My sense of humor is a bit odd and what

normal ppl laugh at,  I tend to find a bit off..,