Addressing the world

Everyday, through our very actions, we address the world.

Think about that for a moment.

We wake up, and depending on our mood, we take some sort of action. Sometimes, we get dressed and go out into the world in our best outfit and have the best day ever. Sometimes, we do not want to interact, so we throw on a quick hoodie and avoid human contact. And yet, through those very actions we address the world.

Think of the world as a person, and even if you can avoid other people, you cannot avoid the world. The world sees you on the outside, as well as sees through you. When you are having a good day, the world sees you smile. When you are having a bad day, the world watches you.

Now think of the world as a social media outlet. Nowadays, we let people on social media that we barely know, look right into our lives. Worst of all, we share so many private aspects of our lives with people who perhaps do not care about us that much.

When you have a good day, you generally post a smiling selfie outlining the fact that your day is going great. When you have a bad day, you tend to post a petty quote up or express your frustration outright.

Just like that, you address the world.

One may wonder, why do we give the world this privilege? We let the world know when we are hurting so that those who want to see exactly that, get the satisfaction. When something goes well for us, we showcase our trophies and allow envious individuals to evil eye our accomplishments or talk down something that seems positive to us in the moment.

Addressing the world should not be a necessity. Addressing the world should be a humble reminder that we exist and are working through our good and bad days. Addressing the world should not come through our very own posting of our lives, but rather letting our actions speak for themselves. Addressing the world should be in the very back of our minds when we are gifted every day with a chance to make a change, whether it be in our own life, another person's or the world.

Stop thinking that it is necessary to address the world, and rather let your accomplishments speak for you.