Genuine People Matter

The world is filled with people trying to be people they are not. A world where people put on a face, or character, or display different charismas depending on who they are with. This sort of environment leads people to question if compassion or care is genuine when they are the recipients of these types of actions. It is no longer just receiving acts of gratitude, it is oftentimes filled with thoughts wondering why people are being so nice to them. The characters we see on a daily basis have us questioning if there is still real good in the world.

In a world plagued by status symbols, many people choose to not be who they really are. On social media, many people only post their best days, their best pictures—edited pictures, to attempt and paint a picture of their lives. That picture, could not be further from the truth. Everyone has bad days. Everyone has ugly days. Everyone has days that would not make any sort of camera roll. Not every day is perfect, like what social media would tell you. Instead of trying to impress people on social media with masked images of who we really are, we should embrace who we are. We should not concern ourselves with the attempt to please everyone. We should live our lives the way we want to live and be true to ourselves. The people who stick around when we are our true selves are the people we want in our lives.

With societies’ heightened focus on putting on a show for others, if you have people in your life that show their real selves, be thankful. Comfortability with one another allows any barriers to be broken down where relationships can exist in their purest form. With family or close friends, the bonds are strong because genuine feelings and actions persist. Being genuine with those around you offers your inner being the best chance to be fulfilled, while also giving a vote of confidence to those in your life that they matter.

It has never been more important to be a genuine person. A genuine person that cares about doing the right thing and being there for people when they are in need. A genuine person that does not ask for fame or glory when they act in a kind way, for they act out of internal motives to be of assistance. People that are who they are no matter the environment or crowd they are around. People that do not need to hide, they know and accept themselves. Genuine people matter and through genuine acts, the world is a better place.