Is smiling easier to portray than sadness?
Yes, as questions are diverted away by simply manipulating your facial muscles opposing your automatic emotional response which wouldn’t be classified as ‘normal’. It’s now routine.
The 3rd party thoughts, preconceptions and sometimes pity that follow are stomach churning and make you relive the reality you wish to temporarily forget about.
Masking isn’t great. As there’s a thin line between that and dishonesty. But how are you able to be your true self if no matter which side of the fence you’re on or what perspective you’re open to, the picture is still dire. Dimming the spotlight doesn’t change the encryption you possess.
You can improve or change aspects in your life to make reality somewhat palatable. But if it’s beyond your control, out of your hands, what choice do you have? You can either repeat the facts and darkness of what you’re managing mentally due to the inability to control your own life, or you can move forward separating yourself from the stagnant avenue until the time is right.
Therapy, help, friends help you make sense and the ability to manage your emotions. But if your emotions are the result of an injustice, can you ever fully move on when you’re reminded everyday subconsciously?
There’s no right or wrong answer. Coping mechanisms vary from person to person and the severity stemming from past, current or future events you’re managing. Whichever way, you should exercise happiness, after all everyone is entitled to live their best life. You’re more than the trauma that others may have put you through, and how you deal with your emotions shouldn’t be orchestrated by how others expect you to respond or act. Everyone’s story is never simple, but being present in the journey will simplify the the misunderstood. Silence can only be heard by those that observe, not those who buffer out distortion to obtain one’s desired clarity. As then that’s your reality, not mine.
You’ll never know the hardships that people may be going through. Kindness, patience and understanding can be key to moving towards what we recognise as happiness.
What do you think? Comment below!
Beauty File 
Very insightful
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Aww thankyouu so much, Jason! Glad you enjoyed this post🫶🤗🤍
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I really like this blog. I know that Coping Mechanisms vary from person to person. This is the truth because I know that people, who are deceptive tend to have more coping mechanisms than the average person. I know that I am a 58 year old man who has a lot of common sense. I will admit that I suffer from depression, and people assume bad things of people of color and those who have disabilities. God Bless You!!
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They really do. Everyone deals with things differently as we’re all separate, independent beings so why do we expect a mirroring reaction?
Common sense is a diluted phenomenon nowadays, many simply don’t have it or have become accustomed to not initiating an idea or thought unless they’ve obtained it from another human being for validation.
Depression can be like a rollercoaster, but we’re not alone on our journey through it.
Society has a lot to answer for in regards to how people perceive colourism or disabilities. It’s a way to categorise, divide and control the population. After all, we’re all related so what does that make people who emphasise these divisions? Ignorant simpletons who need to evaluate their own purpose in life.
Aww thankyouu, God bless you too Anthony!🫶🤗🤍
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