We spend most of our lives building up an image
An image that would be likable and command respect
We tear and repair this persona again and again
All throughout our life we adjust and refine
Our personality and keep on changing as our ideas change
We bask in the appreciation of others and wilt at displeasure
Adulation and admiration makes us euphoric
While criticism aimed at us leaves us disheartened
It is rather odd that we give people that much power over ourselves
While we profess to not care a jot about their opinions!
In response to the following prompts;
YDWP;
3TC;
FOWC;
RDP;
Word of the day challenge;
Euphoric ( this was the first one posted and the next be was raven!)
#Keepitalive
#DailyPrompts
It’s true. I think we all care to a degree because we want people to perceive us in a particular way.
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You’re right! Despite our claims of not caring, we do.
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Well done, and so true. It takes a while to realize just being ourselves will attract the people we get on with best. And is much less work!😉😂🤗🥰
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Absolutely right Angie. Thanks 🙏
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this is so true Sadje…i agree
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Thanks a lot Mich.
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Awesome 👍👍
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Thanks a lot 🙏
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so well written, your words flow with truth and precision. time to really do what we say and say what we do. good one Sadje, I enjoyed this very much
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Thank you so much Gina. It’s always a pleasure to get your generous feedback
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Very profound post Sadje!
I heartily agree, why do we give them so much power …
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Yes we do though we profess otherwise. Thanks 🙏
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lol I call people out on that one!
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Definitely!
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You are so right. Just takes a long time to figure it out.
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It does. And sometimes even then we worry about, what will people think!
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I let other peoples opinions get to me… I even go so far as to guess their opinions and get upset about what I assume. I really need to stop that. Nice poem!
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Many people do that. My youngest is like that. It’s difficult to change one’s nature altogether but one can slowly condition oneself. Thanks 🙏
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You are welcome,
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👍🙏
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