Is it better to hide who you truly are or become an open book? Of those that you know who seem to lay it all out, do they still hide things? We all know that what we perceive Is not always what's true. "Believe half of what you see" does that ring any bells? behind a strong man/woman, there can be sadness. Behind a resting face can be suicidal thoughts. We do not know, truly the people around us. There is always, and I do mean always something that is hidden within us all whether it is a small secret or a list of items that we shy away.
I myself, have a hard time expressing who I truly am to people, I let people see the persona that I have created. In my persona, I've kept my values, morals, beliefs and I do not conform but the things that separate me from letting my animals out of the cage is my true feelings are kept inside. Maybe because I've always been there to be the shoulder to lean on, the good friend that wants to hear how hard your day was. I hardly discuss how I truly feel, in reality to anyone. That is my bad habit but its one that has kept me afloat until I've cracked. So do you really know the people around you?
What about yourself? How sure are you that the person you say you are is the one hiding poking his or her head out saying hi, screaming to be heard? I ask again, is it easier to stay shut or open up to the world. I used to believe that opening yourself and being a unique character was the answer but the more judgments and hate that is stirred daily. Wants me to yell and say "shut it down" Close up shop and just conform to the ways that society creates.
Social media trends have taken over lives, enough to blindside the world from the real issues that affect families daily, that affect mental health, that can affect anyone you see around you. We now more than ever are blind, blind to the realities of the changes that need to take place but are brushed aside and forgotten because we chose to let someone else deal with it. This gets us nowhere, the further down the line a problem goes the worst it's going to get. You wouldn't let your best friend stay mad at you. You would fix it. It's the same concept with these issues.
You may choose to be a closed book with who you are but be an open one with issues that you potentially have the power to change. You know the saying " One small thing" It makes a difference. We all have voices, let's make them heard. Don't shove the next issue under the rug, get it out, clean it up and Open up!
Swaying off topic is what I seem to do best, as a final note. If you see something say something, If you know someone who has ever made concerning comments about themselves, speak up, send them a text, it's not hard 2 seconds tops, let them know that you are here for them. I always wonder if someone would take the time to reach out to those that have suicidal or depression thoughts would the ratio of suicide deaths decrease??
Who knows, but take the time out of your day, if there is someone in your life that has been acting differently even in the slightest way send them a quick message. It couldn't hurt!
What about yourself? How sure are you that the person you say you are is the one hiding poking his or her head out saying hi, screaming to be heard? I ask again, is it easier to stay shut or open up to the world. I used to believe that opening yourself and being a unique character was the answer but the more judgments and hate that is stirred daily. Wants me to yell and say "shut it down" Close up shop and just conform to the ways that society creates.
Social media trends have taken over lives, enough to blindside the world from the real issues that affect families daily, that affect mental health, that can affect anyone you see around you. We now more than ever are blind, blind to the realities of the changes that need to take place but are brushed aside and forgotten because we chose to let someone else deal with it. This gets us nowhere, the further down the line a problem goes the worst it's going to get. You wouldn't let your best friend stay mad at you. You would fix it. It's the same concept with these issues.
You may choose to be a closed book with who you are but be an open one with issues that you potentially have the power to change. You know the saying " One small thing" It makes a difference. We all have voices, let's make them heard. Don't shove the next issue under the rug, get it out, clean it up and Open up!
Swaying off topic is what I seem to do best, as a final note. If you see something say something, If you know someone who has ever made concerning comments about themselves, speak up, send them a text, it's not hard 2 seconds tops, let them know that you are here for them. I always wonder if someone would take the time to reach out to those that have suicidal or depression thoughts would the ratio of suicide deaths decrease??
Who knows, but take the time out of your day, if there is someone in your life that has been acting differently even in the slightest way send them a quick message. It couldn't hurt!
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