Journals

 Why do you lie?

Oh my, what an open ended question. Well, most of the time I lie to save someone else from getting hurt.
"That dress looks great."
"No, I'm sure it was all his fault, you were a great girlfriend."
"I would never sneak out."
Harmless, how could these hurt anyone in the long run really? If we look at the big picture, it most certainly won't. However, I noticed these little white lies sneaking into to really important conversations. For example, when I am asked how I feel, or if I am upset, my natural response is to cover up and say that I am ok. I really don't want my problems to burden someone elses day. But, bottling it all up normally means a huge blowout later.
Its something I need to work on and be more honest about. By opening up, I'll only bring more positivity, better communication and closer friendships, so what am I waiting for?

Why do we judge other humans?

The harsh reality that is best viewed on any social media platform. It is hard to look at someones profile (nothing more than a two dimension fantasy) and see them as a real breathing living person, who has trial and tribulations of their own. Often times people use this virtual world as a negative source to harm other individuals, both verbally and emotionally. For example, a really good friend of mine posted a picture of herself in a bikini. The comments on it were unlike anything I had ever seen in my life. (you are so fat. what a slut. attention whore) Why? Is it natural instinct, to cut someone down to make you look better, a sort of sad commemoration to natural selection? I have no idea, but I see it everywhere I go. As we evolve I hope this is one part of our nature that can be eradicated for forever.

Why are people afraid of making mistakes? Describe a mistake you learned from.

"I have made terrible mistakes that have hurt the people that I cared about the most, and I am terribly sorry. I am deeply ashamed of my terrible judgment and my actions."
Anthony Weiner
Fear and Love. The two most overriding emotions in a persons life that influence their every movement and decision. Mistakes, our wrong-doings, hurt not only the people we love but ourselves. They caused unwanted and awkward situations. Often they can make a person feel dumb, or stupid. I know that at all costs I try to avoid making mistakes that effect not only me but everyone else involved. All one can do is be careful with words and actions, for they cause great suffering. Speaking from experience I will say, one wrong comment costs a whole group of friends. One wrong glance can make it even worse. One hateful conversation sent around will involve your whole grade and eventually the school. And eventually your best friend. So be careful, people are always listening and watching.