Because when something happens, she’s the person I want to tell. The most basic indicator of love.
Every Day, David Levithan
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“Don’t believe everything you read on the internet,” is the modern-day, “Don’t take candy from strangers.”
Alot of people on internet wants to appear as a perfect person. A perfect parent, Bodybuilder, progessional, Writer, Entertainer, etc, because internet is a place where everyone wants to show a happy and positive side of life. We see people travelling around the world, eating decadent food, clicking perfect pictures with their partners & showcasing a perfect image.
But is it really true? Are they really living a perfect life as they show it on their social media?
Not at all.
And I don’t mean that they are in fact unhappy, or doing it wrong or to make someone feel bad about themselves. People are allowed to post good parts of their lives. Yes, it can affect on the viewers and can make them doubt themselves - but behind each perfect image is a hidden struggle or 'mess' & not everyone shares those struggles. By this I don't mean it's the posters responsibility for others feelings but to be aware we don't see it all
It happens with all of us. If we see someone we know uploading happy pictures from holiday or celebrations while we are sitting at our home, we naturally feel bad about ourselves. We need to understand the reality that what we see on our screen is not the real truth.
No one is living a perfect life and no one can. There will always be negative behind every positive picture. So stop being too harsh on yourself by believing on such virtual perfectionism.
Which brings me to the second image which is 'do the best you can for what you can give today' - it doesn't mean it's your best every day ahead, it will look different. All you need to do is try and give what you can today, and everyday. It's a road of ups and downs and we just have to learn how to make the most of what comes.
I know at times I can be hard on myself... Comparing myself to yesterday or last year... Most days I feel like I’m not doing 'enough'. When in reality, I am doing my best & every day my ‘best’ looks different.
Your best is not going to look the same as anyone else, or how you were yesterday or ten years ago. Progress isn't linear and you won't always be working upward.
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