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Real vs. Reality

It's been a while since I have posted.  I must tell the truth and admit to the biggest reason being,  I have had zero inspiration.  Unfortunately, this fact coupled with other factors I won't go into, have kept me from being able to express myself. 

Now,  I am beginning to realize that during this time I also lost my confidence.  So jumping back in with both feet is what seems to be the cure. I have plenty to say and so much to share with others who may need a pick me up or a little inspiration.   That being said... there is a difference between what is real and the reality in any given situation.

Real is based on a persons perception.  Models know how to find their light and pose in the most flattering positions.  What is being seen on the picture is a real view of the subject however, the reality is quite different.  In the picture the subject appears to have luminous skin,  gray eyes,  strawberry blonde hair and a chiseled jawline; in reality that same subject hasn't got the best skin, their eyes are a light brown and they have the beginnings of a double chin.  Now this isn't to say they aren't beautiful in person but it shows how this picture of a real person isn't quite as unflawed in reality.

Generally,  a picture is being taken for the purpose of highlighting the subjects best features. We are all guilty of doing this to ourselves via selfies.  Because we follow so many peoples lives on social media, and these people are giving us access to see how they live,  we have, more than ever loss sight of the differences between real and reality.  On social media people rarely if ever show the reality of their life,  they just show the pieces that receive the good lighting.

You shouldn't judge other's
And you certainly shouldn't think you have gleaned a person's reality based on photographs taken to highlight only certain aspects.  We are all human beings and good can't exist without bad so the picture may be beautiful but remember, the reality is so much more

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