Self expression, ego & selfie discussion
I am not knocking self love or expression, but I do wonder what good taking endless pictures of yourself then choosing the best one to share with countless viewers does for our self worth...
Tattoos, piercings, clothing, makeup, I understand the desire to express ourselves. To be unique and show off what we are like even if/as we change as people. As an artist I get it. Im extremely expressive though when it comes to my appearance, I wish to be seen deeper. I often wear black and feel wildly colorful because I know how color and light gather. I believe we are ALL unconditionally beautiful and have every right to our bodies.
However I am bored of being asked for selfies and bored of others selfies. If we accept ourselves, why keep giving in to our ego. If you want to be my friend or lover, you will reject me because I dont look a certain way to you? When I could easily show you something fake, why wouldnt you want to know the real me? Is at all fantasy? I could fool anyone with my appearance.
When I was growing up my parents were very strict about the way I presented myself. All black = devil worship, holes = trashy, sweatpants = lazy... I had to look a certain way to go to certain places and see certain people. Look "presentable" and as I felt, unidentifiable. Thus, invisible.
So perhaps I'm a bit jaded, but I think the selfie obsession is a complicated manifestation of the shackles of the ego. An imbalance of attention seeking and blending in. But then again isnt it engrained in me to be plain and not stand out? But arent we all plain looking until we embellish ourselves? And wouldnt you rather be loved for who you are, not how you look?
Not posting this for ridicule, but to hear others personal thoughts on the matter. Thank you 🖤
Tattoos, piercings, clothing, makeup, I understand the desire to express ourselves. To be unique and show off what we are like even if/as we change as people. As an artist I get it. Im extremely expressive though when it comes to my appearance, I wish to be seen deeper. I often wear black and feel wildly colorful because I know how color and light gather. I believe we are ALL unconditionally beautiful and have every right to our bodies.
However I am bored of being asked for selfies and bored of others selfies. If we accept ourselves, why keep giving in to our ego. If you want to be my friend or lover, you will reject me because I dont look a certain way to you? When I could easily show you something fake, why wouldnt you want to know the real me? Is at all fantasy? I could fool anyone with my appearance.
When I was growing up my parents were very strict about the way I presented myself. All black = devil worship, holes = trashy, sweatpants = lazy... I had to look a certain way to go to certain places and see certain people. Look "presentable" and as I felt, unidentifiable. Thus, invisible.
So perhaps I'm a bit jaded, but I think the selfie obsession is a complicated manifestation of the shackles of the ego. An imbalance of attention seeking and blending in. But then again isnt it engrained in me to be plain and not stand out? But arent we all plain looking until we embellish ourselves? And wouldnt you rather be loved for who you are, not how you look?
Not posting this for ridicule, but to hear others personal thoughts on the matter. Thank you 🖤
