And in between those moments
when we are so vulnerable,
we want nothing more than
to put our masks back on
so we can seem invincible;
like we just don’t give a hoot
what anyone thinks.
We’re safe then —
and so is everyone else.
Fragile
11 Saturday Jul 2015
Posted in Blogging 101, Creative Writing, Faith & Writing, Journaling, Quotes, Reflections, Writing 101
Impromptu Promptlings 
Pingback: The Monday Music Medicine Show! | Quantum Hermit
Masks. meh… I like the sticking my head in the sand move when I’m feeling that fragile.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Actually me too. Or just going to bed and pulling the covers over my head! 😦
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yes safe maybe, until we have to deal with the reality of hiding all over again and for what. You know I tend to like all the emotions and experiences we go through, it makes getting out of them even more grand, a lesson of a life time that we made it through. I always hoped that what we go through is something meant to prepare us for another situation we will be in. Sometimes that is not so easily defined though. Thanks for another great insightful post.
LikeLiked by 2 people
I admire you, J. You sound like you are pretty comfortable in your own skin. I’m a fraidy cat when it comes to handling certain emotions, but I’m working on it. I think I do agree with what you said about what we go through preparing us for another situation. If you lived through one you can live through another, right? What’s that saying, “Whatever doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.” I’m working on not hiding. It’s a lot easier on here to just be me. {{{JMD}}}
LikeLiked by 1 person
Well admire not my friend we all have moments when we hide, however I think that’s the defining moment of who we choose to be,what’s that saying fool me once shame on me, fool me twice shame on , fool me three times well you get the point we only end up fooling ourselves, and whatever it is that we hide from does not even know they are dealing with our fears. Not us, but I digress, these are the choices we always run into I admire either one
LikeLiked by 1 person
“I think that’s the defining moment of who we choose to be…” Feels like a test to me at times. One that I keep failing. But I’m getting better at being who I am. (Of course it would be helpful if I could actually figure out who I’m SUPPOSED to be! :D)
LikeLiked by 1 person
I am quite sure you already know my friend, but at times just afraid to be it. Aren’t we all. Its easy to remain the same, harder to change, no comfort in that. We can’t fail the test if we are the ones setting it 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Lordy, J! You sound just like Plato! 😀 (That’s a compliment, btw…)
LikeLiked by 1 person
Why thanks, I am actually reading some of aristotles works here and also finished up Sun Tzu so my mind might be in that atmosphere for the moment
LikeLiked by 1 person
That’s some heavy reading there, friend! Pace yourself! {{{JMD}}} Night!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Oh this is so wonderful and so true.
LikeLiked by 1 person
What’s really wonderful is to find people who know what you’re feeling, talking about, and not have them tell you your full of baloney. This website has been such a blessing for me. I’ve met so many wonderful, caring folks here. Thanks for stopping by again!
LikeLike
He’s baaaaaack! Safe in Legian Beach on Bali. Doing nothing. Except catching up on comments. And waiting for 3 o’clock when I can go to Starbucks for my afternoon Java Chip Frappuccino (only available here in this part of the world).
Do you think being here is one of those masks we wear where we feel so comfortable? Perhaps. Because I’m not the me back home (at work in AD) that I am here. I have a different mask at work. A much larger mask. That covers more of what should not be seen. And it’s heavy.
LikeLiked by 2 people
Boy, you’re talking about a huge and fascinating subject there fish… Do we wear a mask when we come here? Maybe at first. But if we stick it out long enough and hang out with the right folks, I think it becomes easier to just be who you are. In fact, I’ll go one step further. I’ll say that the more I’ve been able to be ME on here, the more I’m becoming able to be ME in RL. Does that make sense? Why do you feel you have to wear such a much bigger mask at work? I thought that was an interesting comment. Glad you’re settled in, btw. Enjoy your vacation! Please do NOT send, WISH YOU WERE HERE postcards or I’ll have to come after you with my whompin’ stick! {{{BF}}} 😀
LikeLike
Because at work I have to be professional, just so. No smacking students. Do they still make post cards? But I never send wish you were here cards. So no whompin stick, lady!!!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Ok, ok… No whompin’ stick. At least for now! 😀 I’m glad to see you again tonight. So what are you teaching over there? I have a friend who has been teaching English in Korea for the last six years or so. She loves it, but I think she’s finally coming home because her mother is getting quite old.
LikeLike