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maria luisa's avatar

In the past few years, I’ve had to accept and reckon with the fact that a tendency to err on the side of sincerity and earnestness is not built for the current internet landscape. And that’s okay. It is, however, built for more genuine interactions out here on the grass-touching side of the world. I believe that sincerity, wearing your heart on your sleeve, and being the person bold enough to hit the nail on an opinion that’s only being shared in its most watered down version are all traits possessed by people who know their own minds (and therefore can find healthier ways to cope with the general state of everything). The pendulum will swing again and the masses who prefer to be told how to perceive the world will clamor around old rules made new again.

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liam's avatar

really enjoyed this post! and i wholeheartedly agree with you on sincerity being the price of appearing cool when younger. you put it into words way better than I've been able to!

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