In daily interactions, my conversation filters are high walls of etiquette and social norms that prevent me from blurting out what is actually on my mind. Filters, which at times give the perception from me being a much nicer person, than I actually am. I have often wondered what would happen if people could actually hear my inner voice.
I can't believe you are wearing that.
How could you be so stupid?
The problem is that even though I know that just saying nice things doesn't actually make you a nice or good person, it is easy to slip into the false safety of public perception and begin to feel pretty good about yourself.
Sitting in church this morning, my pastor said that "having filters is not an indication of being good, but rather an indication of your depravity."
Saying whatever comes to my mind, while perhaps more honest, is not the solution, but rather to consider and deal with my actual thoughts.
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