Shine Bright

The pictures and moments we exhibit to the world are polished and pretty.  We don't always (if ever) reveal the rawness and grit.  Does that mean that the ideal of life we put on display isn't genuine?

No. No. And no.  Absolutely not!
But, why can't we be okay with that, with not giving away the private defeats, simplicity or messy hair.  Why does it have to be anything more than the image?
We tell ourselves, when we fall down, to get up.  To shake it off.  And then~ when we do, when we share the triumphs and the awesome, we are somehow dishonest with the world about our daily life.
It seems a little harsh to condemn the image (the way we want to be and be seen) as unreal.  It's as real as we want it to be.  And if it makes the day a little easier to bare, then why not?
Showing the world our smiles and laughter is beautiful.  Shine bright.    Be part of the light in a world that can be dark.
Protecting that light is so very necessary.
Because there is darkness in all of us.  There is sadness.  Even for people who are completely in love with life. There are days that we don't want to share and commemorate.

So,  be inspired by images of hope and liveliness, instead of becoming defeated and disappointed.

Add some luster and gloss to what is yours.  Admire the joy and happiness where and when you can find it.  Be proud.  Share it with the universe.