Attempted Expression

Just a place for my thoughts, whether in words or pictures.

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Memories

Stop replaying those memories in your head.

I’m not saying to forget them or undermine their value. You should remember the pain, promises, and laughter. Those are the moments in life we reflect upon to learn and grow, but don’t let yourself become stuck in the past. You lost a friend? You’ve changed? We all have. Instead of thinking that these memories can only be reached in your mind, go out and make more. Make them better than before. Learn more than you ever have. Do this with your new self, your new friends. Do this so that when you can longer, you will have plenty of old memories to look back on for the first time.

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Identity

"Act like yourself." 

Why should anyone need to pretend to be who they are? When a person is the unabridged version of themselves there is no need to put on a show for browsing eyes. They must simply show up and be present. There is almost no need to think because every word will come naturally. I know what it is like to act like the person you wish to be. Constantly catching yourself, exhausted by the effort you are spending to lead others to believe these characteristics are your own. I know the feeling of this expression, and it's not pretty. Do not act like yourself, simply be.

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A photographer cannot focus on all of the action in their shot. The camera will blur the shapes not immediately in the viewfinder. 

  You cannot handle everything. You must learn to prioritize. If you put all your energy into every activity you can imagine, you will exhaust yourself long before these aspirations are met. You must learn from the camera and only focus on what is necessary. Only focus on what will make you happy. Focus on what you sought out to do, what message you want to convey.

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Happiness

I believe happiness comes to the person you appear to be. If you are yourself, you will attain true happiness. However, if your outward conduct is not authentic you cannot expect your actions to fulfill your inward desires.