twoFACES
This topic was sparked by these people I met going back to high school. I find that when I talk to them person to person they are on an entire different wave length than when I talk to them at school or in front of their friends. For instance, this girl I met; she would be super gossipy with her girls but when I find her alone, she’s the most down to earth sweet soul I have come to know. Kinda makes me wonder, “What on this Earth can influence someone to become so different so quick?” Are they lacking that confidence in themselves to portray their true face and true nature toward not only a select few but an entire population? Could it also be that they are afraid what people would say about them when they demonstrate their vulnerabilities? I know that I am in no position to try and influence someone to take off that mask and live as themselves. But to me, it feels like they are trapped within their own ideals. They can not seem to envision a solution and become comfortable enough with themselves to be “weird” or “different” in today’s society. Ultimately, enslaving themselves under this social hierarchy. Idolizing illusions that would not benefit them in the future and solely temporarily.
The way I go about life is that everything is worth experiencing whether if it is positive or negative. Nothing is as fun when you are trying to do it for someone else. You should have the mentality to experience things in life with an open mind for yourself and take something from it. Out of anything you might learn from each experience, the wisdom you attain is your greatest gain. Opposed to doing something just to say you have done it, or for social media (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, etc) to upgrade your superficial profile. Living a life where you begin to worship a digital “like” more than friends, love or any type of true affections. Emptying the meaning behind simple things in life. Empty vacations, empty experiences, empty failures, empty success and empty virtues. Perhaps caused by… The lack of “true love”?
Agree to disagree but these are the things that I think would help take off that mask:
- Speak out your mind to everyone and be ready and open to criticism.
- Discover your true friends that would stick by your side no matter what
- Figure out your goals in life. (Short term AND long term. Be realistic. Take action. Be creative.)
- Travel and experience life without anything but your keys and wallet from time to time.
- Embrace your weirdness and imperfections as those are your greatest strengths and values constructing your character. This is why your name is Jill and not Angela.
- NOTHING MATTERS MORE THAN YOUR OWN HAPPINESS AND DRIVE
- Discover your interests and exploit them at any given chance.
- Selflessly give others happiness and you will receive it guaranteed. (Simple stuff like holding doors, smile, say hi, etc)
- Love all and all will love back. Do not give up on love. Love will always prevail.