Rebecca Campbell said,
“Flowers don’t open and close according to who is walking by. They open and show their beauty regardless.”
When I first heard that quote a couple months ago it made me think about how I socialize with others. I wouldn’t call myself shy, but I am more introverted and like to keep to myself. I typically don’t like to reveal my personality to most people, but I started to ask myself if maybe that’s because I fear rejection. I’m only “open” when I think it’s safe, but I don’t want to do that anymore. I want to remain open always. The people who are meant to connect with me, will. Any rejection that happens is okay and necessary. It isn’t a reflection of anything bad or wrong with me, or them, it just means we don’t click and that’s okay. I find myself happier and less stuck when I become more accepting of things and life in general.
What do you think of when you read this quote?
This is such a beautiful quote thank you for sharing 💕 I’m also very private about me, I don’t have a lot of friends and I don’t necessarily tell them everything about me like stuff that I enjoy and all…idk if it’s bc I’m scared or just cause I know that it won’t necessarily interest them ? Either ways this quote made me realize that it’s actually kinda lonely to always hide some part of urself
Thank you! When I used to encounter people who were very extroverted and talkative, I wondered why they talked about the most random things, but they’re just sharing their thoughts and interests. It made me realize that maybe I was shy because I feared no one would listen or care. But we should talk more and share our thoughts, ideas, things we love or even things we hate. It’s kinda weird at first sharing random thoughts when you’re used to keeping it to yourself, but people do want to know what you think :) Tell your friends/loved ones/strangers what you love! I love hearing peoples favorite shows, movies, music, subjects, hobbies, etc.! We tend to underestimate how much people like us, but they do! Don’t be afraid to put the spotlight on you and your interests. Anyways thanks for reading :]
when i was younger, i always dressed how i wanted and did my hair how i liked and didn’t care what anyone else thought. after i just finished my senior year of high school, i find that ive been trying to conform to what i think others would want me to wear and how they would like my hair. ofc as a black and mexican girl, i feel like i have to present myself better than others regardless if it’s what i like. i’m slowly starting to come out of my shell more, but hopefully college will help me fully bloom to my fullest potential and that i won’t conform for anyone anymore :)
i love the carelessness that most of us seemed to have as children! i understand the feeling and hope you discover your desired style. im still trying to decide mine for myself and im excited to embrace it when i do! goodluck & thanks for reading :-D
When I see this quote. I think of all the times I’ve been called “ cringe or annoying ect.” It used to hurt me because I was just being my normal bubbly self but people were shutting me down. So I felt like I had to develop this nonchalant or “ idc” attitude in order to be accepted and then I just started disliking myself in the process. I’m in my healing era but it’s not linear. I’m putting in the work unlearn this behavior of shutting down