The Alchemy of the Void - A Journal of the Unformed

March 26. It’s early, or maybe it’s far too late for the sleep that never quite came to shelter me under its wing, and the air in the room feels heavy, saturated with that peculiar scent of cold linden tea and a thin layer of dust settling on the edges of unspoken words. Eh, how strange it is, this state of the shattered mirror , the one where until yesterday you saw not just your own face, but the entire world—ordered, logical, seemingly eternal—and now... now there are only shards. You know how it is; sometimes it feels like if you just don’t move, if you hold your breath long enough, time might take pity and rewind the tape to the moment before everything fell into its constituent parts? But it doesn’t. It just leaves you there, in the middle of the room, with an empty chair facing you and that deafening silence , which isn't just an absence of sound, but the presence of something heavy, almost palpable, pressing you into the floor. A breakup isn’t just an event; it is an alche...

Have the courage to be yourself without justifying

Life is filled with situations where we are faced with the demands and expectations of others. Social acceptance and approval are incentives that often drive us to change ourselves to fit their ideals and norms. However, in this constant battle for recognition, we can easily lose ourselves. That's why it is important to have the courage to be yourself without justifying.

 
Having the courage to be oneself means accepting and valuing oneself as we are, without conforming to the expectations of others. It doesn't mean becoming irresponsible or ignoring the opinions of others. Nonetheless, it means staying true to ourselves and our values, even if it means rejecting certain standards or avoiding the need to justify our actions.
 
When we have the courage to be ourselves, we expose our true feelings, thoughts, and beliefs to the world. Instead of trying to fit in with others, we choose to be honest and open about who we are and what we want. This allows the people around us to see and understand us in a more genuine way, accepting us for who we are without requiring us to justify or change ourselves.
 
Justifying oneself is often associated with fear of rejection or judgment from others. When we try to justify ourselves, we essentially deny ourselves and our actions. Not only does it deprive us of our individuality and authenticity, but it also prevents us from forming genuine connections with others. By having the courage to be ourselves without justifying, we embrace our true selves and invite others to do the same, fostering a sense of acceptance, understanding, and mutual respect.

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