The idea of opening up is often used to refer to situations where perhaps you're going through something. You're advised to open up to allow people to do things like support, help and care for you. But I like to apply the idea of opening up to those that are closed off, in general. Perhaps … Continue reading Opening up
Tag: hiding
An easy way to be misunderstood
Hiding who you are is an easy way to find yourself misunderstood. If you focus on only beingĀ a small fragment of your true self then that is what people will take you as. That small fragment could be serious and hardworking but deep down you have a silly side. Maybe you're embarrassed about the … Continue reading An easy way to be misunderstood
Being a vulnerable writer
It turns out I've been hiding. I've been hiding from the kind of writing that challenges me. I used to think that that meant being more personal and baring my soul. But I was wrong. I think there is beauty in being able to write something that not only moves the reader but also the … Continue reading Being a vulnerable writer
A lack of awareness
Sometimes the problem is not that their is no one like us but that we're not aware. Many of us will go around thinking 'there is no one like me' whilst hiding ourselves away from the world. If that's what we're all doing, how are we supposed to find each other. With age you'll find … Continue reading A lack of awareness
The Daily Gemm 