I am quite an open person, obviously, I have a blog that anyone can read,
to which there are pictures galore, and many snippets into my life.
Recently I read a quote by Emma Watson that really got me thinking.
She said, "The less you reveal the more people can wonder.”
That is almost the opposite of what I believe, but it also made sense. Of course, I don’t go telling all my thoughts and life struggles to just anyone I come in contact with, but if someone I know asks me something personal I have no problem telling them the truth and being open about my experiences.
Sometimes after I’ve opened up to someone about my past struggles or current ones I do start to worry if they’ll think differently of me, or that maybe I shouldn’t have said anything. But I remind myself to always go back to truth. If I speak about my truth and they think less of me, then that’s an issue they’ll have to deal with. I am who I am, and as I get older, I become more and more okay with it.
Are there things I’d love to change about myself? Most definitely. But I’m learning to love and accept what is. The good, the bad, the annoying, take it all and realize I just need to make the best of it.
I am drawn toward people that are true, people that are who they are and aren’t trying to put on a show. People that you know you are safe opening up to because they’ll understand what it means to be human.
I have been blessed with many people like this in my life. My husband, my family, my friends, my inlaws. I am very fortunate to be surrounded by real people.
So as for me, I will continue to be open and I’m okay with that. I think blogging can be such a great place to find people you have a lot in common with, to share ideas and talents, and also to help each other through this crazy life.
So back to my original thought, do you agree that you shouldn't reveal much or should you be more open??
I think it depends on what you want to talk about on the blog. For instance, our jobs are off limits in the blog world, so if I had a bad day, I def can't vent about it on here!
ReplyDeleteI know some bloggers share tons of personal info IE their birthing story, cancer story, whatevs it might be so that other people don't feel so alone out there that may also be going through it.
I think it all depends on the topic but telling your story can help others and that is what I think is important. Why keep something personal to yourself, so others can wonder, when it could be helping them? That makes no sense to me :)
ReplyDeleteI agree with the two comments above! I like being open and honest about certain things, but then again I like keeping some aspects of my life private. I guess it's just personal preference!
ReplyDeletei think being real not only helps other people but helps the person sharing. i'm a pretty open book so i totally 100% agree with you!
ReplyDeleteFunny, I think about this question all the time, and I think it is a personal preference. I think ideally it would be great to share everything with everyone and have everyone love everyone, but sometimes i am a little uneasy about sharing things with certain people because of how I think they will react to it.
ReplyDeleteI must say though, you are a great example of a person that has always been incredibly easy to talk with. You are so not jusdgemental and I love that about you.
I relate to this all too well. It's also in my nature to be truthful and open and reveal probably too much about my life. I WISH I were mysterious. But, the grass is always greener. Maybe those people look at us and wish they could better express how they feel?! Maybe others are judging us when we overshare, but hey like you said, we just need be comfortable with who WE are. I like that you're genuine and others will see that too :) xo
ReplyDeleteI think if you want people to wonder about you, you are, in a sense, looking for more of their attention. Make sense? We are all different and I think it's great to be open. (I personally love to be open.)
ReplyDeleteI dont think there is anything wrong with revealing too much! if people are interested, they'll listen, if not, they'll click away ;) my cousin used to get so angry at me because I always asked too many questions. i always swore it was because I was honestly interested!
ReplyDeleteLibby on the Label
In this particular quote, Emma Watson was actually talking about dressing modestly. A lot of people want her to look a certain way and wear mini skirts and all that and that is something she doesn't think is necessary. But in the personal sense, I think you should be able to be as open with your life as you see fit. Oversharing can be awkward though, especially if it involves work or bashing other people!
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