Daily Basis

Day #54

It's been occurring to me through confessions of those around me that people often choose to smile rather than disclose their inner feelings of discontent or sadness to others. They would rather hide and give others the impression that they are feeling normally so that those people won't be worried about them. While this is the temporary solution most people apply (especially because it is the easiest way to avoid explaining), I have noticed that I never deal with emotions in this secretive way. I confront people and openly express my feelings, good or bad, to release and contemplate them. If you can't trust anyone, how can they intervene and ever give you any help? Letting them in on things like that is what will help you maintain your sanity, and make them feel pleased that you are upfront around them. As long as you don't always throw your own problems onto the person or people, making all of your conversations reflect your inner conflicts, it is nice to depend on people and return the favor when they need it. Just don't ask them if something is wrong ALL THE TIME if they are serious. This is one of my biggest pet peeves, even though it is flattering to have people care about me. Nobody likes an incessant nagger, and usually, in my case, nothing is wrong when my expressions are neutral.