They don't have time. Or the right words.
But that's what books do. It's as though your daily life is a film in the cinema. It can be fun, looking at those pictures. But if you want to know what lies behind the flat screen you have to read a book.
That explains it all."
- Sebastian Charles Faulks
It was apt timing that I found this quote as I have too on occasion said things that I knew sounded completely wrong, and then being judged solely on the words that was used, albeit my mind and heart meant something else completely.
For me, this is also meeting new friends. Those first few times were they actually meet you completely justifies the way they perceive you outright.
But it is those friends that really stuck by for some reason and then keep on sticking by because they know what I mean without me saying anything. Those friends are rare to find.
I am one of those people who really sticks around to see how a person really is and the stories they share with me about their lives are more than one thing.
Firstly, they chose to share stuff with me that I also keep on confidentiality. And for them to be able to share their past life means a lot to me. People just do not tell any stranger their darkest secret or pasts. So I feel honored and would do the best I can as a friend to keep their shared tale with me.
Not judging people is just a part of who I am naturally, unless you are purposely being a dick and make it a purpose to piss me off for doing nothing to you. You make me a target and I would return your fun favour.
Secondly, People are people. We all function the same, but with different backgrounds, but that doesn't make us different as people not be in in each other's lives. What people say are words, but my mind is so aligned that I read many times between the lines. Sometimes people tells me stories that I can see tears wanting to say hello as well before they even manifest. It makes me want to cry too you know!
I would rather know a person via actions and how they are at home and with other people in a genuine way.
Thirdly, I appreciate my friends most dearly! I do not watch their film, but I am interested in their book.
The films are meant for when I drink coffee on a cold day sitting outside and watching people walk by doing silly things.
What a person is on the surface, or what they say, what they do, how they have fun, what they do not do...
It does not justify what person they are at all.
So many times I say things I do not like or would not like to attempt like I do not like to go clubbing, I do not enjoy drinking, I do not like loud noises, I do not like THAT specific food, I do no like blah blah blah.... but why do I really say this?
Because I do not want to do that.... alone.
I do not have any people that would go there to share the experience, and those that in fact DO, thinks that I would not like it, because for some reason I always look serious and not fun at all.
See the loop?
In fact... I do enjoying going out for drink with friends, but I would not drink that much to binge. I would go clubbing with friends, provided it is with people I trust (important) and perhaps someone special that could teach me how to dance, because let's face it.... Dance Party 4 on the PS3 is no fun playing alone, even though I get 5 STARS! (these are on fast intermediate levels and paced expert levels, mind you)
Going to the theatre, would at least have someone who would enjoy it so that it is open for discussion afterwards.
Some adventures I do on my own though... Pineapple Express being a prime example.
I felt a little embarrassed, most definitely, but it is something I'd gladly share with friends.
Those that have seen some photos of me (like the "surprised-looking-white-ninja-in-the-kitchen-photo), you'd know me then. ;P
I like to experience life, but what people get from me is that I am a house pet and to them that's all that I am.
A prime example of looking at the flat screen and not reading the book. But what they do not know...
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| Unbelievable to some, but totally me (just don't make me sing) |
But this isn't about me at all, I would just like to convey a message that the quote below is a great message I think everyone should read at least once. :)
"People never explain to you exactly what they think and feel and how their thoughts and feelings work, do they?
They don't have time. Or the right words.
But that's what books do. It's as though your daily life is a film in the cinema. It can be fun, looking at those pictures. But if you want to know what lies behind the flat screen you have to read a book.
That explains it all."
- Sebastian Charles Faulks
