While reflecting on this person’s blog, I couldn’t help but think of the poem, “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings,” by Maya Angelou. Society believes that humans should have a demeanor that does not show their true emotions. A person cannot be happy or excited for something because they would be too eager and clearly that means there is something wrong with them. If a person does not show enough interest, clearly they do not care and are rejected. However, just as in the poem, people keep their heads up and travel through life despite their emotions being caged. This is especially true in the realm of love. If a person were to throw themselves at another, it would only push them away. Perhaps it is the certainty and intensity that is ingrained within the idea of love. It is a big deal for a person to proclaim such a strong feeling towards another without it being mutual. Also, many people have a hard time accepting themselves, and as the old proverb goes, one cannot love others until they love themselves first. But, what is the problem with throwing yourself at someone? Why does society discourage the openness between two people? Though I am the first one to turn and run when a boy throws romantic vibes in my direction, it is irrational. A person who is open with their feelings is much closer to finding their true love, than the one who pushes away the eager and is cynical to the believers. I mean, what are the true benefits of pushing someone away? There aren’t any. In fact, human nature dictates a need to be loved and cared for. So people should learn to take a chance, wear their hearts on their sleeves. Try something new, and if it doesn’t work out, at least you tried. People need to get over themselves and their irrational fears, and LIVE.
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