Reading the Shadows

 

You may be told that your eyes are getting weak. Things faraway look blurry, and you have to try harder to read. But something strange could happening. Even if you couldn’t see clearly with your eyes, you could start to understand people better. You noticed small things, how someone avoided eye contact, how their voice changed, how they acted different when others were around. you may learn that seeing is not only with your eyes, but also with your mind.

At work, you may begin to notice what was really going on. Some people smiled at you but talked badly about you later. Others made plans and didn’t include you. Instead of getting angry, you better stay calm and watch. You have to pay attention to actions, not just words. Slowly, you will understand who you could trust and who you should be careful with. Knowing the truth helped you protect yourself.

"Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see a shadow. Character is like a tree and reputation like a shadow. The shadow is what we think of it; the tree is the real thing. I don't need a friend who changes when I change and who nods when I nod; my shadow does that"

In society, it is similar. Some classmates laugh with you, but not always in a kind way. There are secrets, groups, and gossip. At first, it hurts. But later, you   learn something important: people show their true selves over time. If someone is kind only sometimes, He or She is not truly kind. This helped me stop worrying about fitting in. I focused on being real instead wear three of four face masks.

All humans have this ability inside them. You can feel when something is wrong, even if no one says it. It’s like a quiet voice inside that tells us the truth. You just need to listen to it. Your eyes may not be strong, but your understanding is. In a world where people hide things, I have learned that true vision comes from within, not just from what we see.

Ethical consideration is more crucial if honest and integrity are pillars that rely on everyday life. Where you spend the most time of your everyday life, there would be some actions you have to brush off and keep moving. Never allow shadows to guide real you. Just be you.

solo.