BEHIND THE SCREEN

Have you ever felt like your voice was this news channel that's only listened to when it's "breaking news!" You're screaming inside as loudly as you ever possibly could, but no one seems to care to listen. So scared to be judged that you prefer to hide behind that little screen of yours and you know, just maintain a safe distance. 'cause I have felt this way, and from today onwards, i'm over it!

My entire life I've been that girl who never gets angry, and lets everything slide easily.The first to say sorry in a fight and beg for forgiveness, when it's not my fault even the slightest bit. I was always so scared of what others might think that I'd lose sharing my talent's and ideas in the process. I love singing, and not to brag i am pretty good at it too, but many of my closest friends have never heard me. one of my besties, is the smartest girl in class.She writes beautifully, and always ends up being the teacher's favorite. Many of my classmates picture her as this girl who spends day and night in front of her textbook studying for tests. but boy are they wrong! She is the most fun person I have ever met in my life and is a brilliant pianist. and just like me, she too hides behind her screen sometimes. 

When you're that sweet and forgiving person, people tend to take advantage of you. they might ignore you for a week just to see how you would react, hurt you for a joke and expect you to laugh, insult you even though you've been nothing but kind. but i realize today that it's my fault to have ever let them. It's like giving a treat to a dog and saying that it's okay for it to bite your head off. and it's not okay, i like my head the way it is placed.

Here is what I learned from this. you can be sensitive but don't let it make you weak. you can be kind and also kill with kindness. you can be apologetic but only when it's your fault. Most importantly you can be yourself, without the fear of being judged. if a person judges you,  you don't need him in your life. all of my truest friends love me for who I am, and I feel appreciated!

 

so guys. Don't hesitate, grab a bat and break that screen you've built until it shatters and makes a thundering sound. pluck out that mute button on that remote. grab a microphone and yell to the world that you are here, don't be afraid to share your talent because it's yours and only yours to embrace! Remember that above all kinds of respect comes self respect.after all you've got just one life and one chance to stand uptall!