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For the longest time, I have put on a face, tried to look okay, and found comfort in self-development articles. Well today, I just realize there is just some internal damage resting inside that erupts in the worst moments of life. Have you heard of this person who just finds peace in solitude, always staying locked at home, with a mirror as a best friend and comfort? That's a self-description.
And just as a friend, there are days you don't get along with the image on the other side of the mirror. So, there I sit looking at the image on the other side of the mirror. Most times I see potential in the person but other times, it just shows how broken the person is. Your smile does crazy things with it but shows no sympathy when you are at the worst. However, I tend to believe I am my best comfort.
Other than the mirror is a mind always racing with thoughts and fantasies. Filled with words and events in reality I cannot do. At some point, while thinking about how much I overthink and race fantasies over, I came up with "How Overthinking Steals us from the Present" article, and the poem, "Fantasy".
I now bet you understand how I hide behind these self-development articles or better yet try to find some comfort in them. It's hard being vulnerable but just realizing that not acknowledging your flaws, fears, and pain makes things stagnant.
But I just love how I am slowly embracing the culture of doing better for myself. When I feel like I'm about to explode, I make a point of going out. I try to get out there see how the other side of the world is, have fun, and talk to someone.
I know everyone fights some demons. So, hey there, let's embrace the culture of self-appreciation a bit more. It's upon us and no one else to get rid of the scars. Let's be more aware of our mental peace.
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This message really got me "overthinking steals our present." I know each one of us we have a story that we don't really say it publicly, but it bother us secretly and we have to handle it untill when we are over it. We have to put a hand behind the shoulder and experience the inside strength.
ReplyDeleteI don't like missing your vlogs coz you really inspire me. Keep going .It's a clap for me.😊👏
Thank you so much, Emily. Am glad the risk of putting out this piece was worth it. 😚
DeleteAnd yeah, let's continue bracing ourselves for greater days.
Wonderful article..... Relates alot to everyone's life as we all go through alot of stuff.... Glad you could make an article where you could publicly illustrate your thoughts and feelings..... Keep up the good work
ReplyDeleteThank you, means a lot. 😊 Putting my thoughts here is all about growth, something we've always strived to achieve.
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