REAL OR FAKE?

By Vernalee

Those "knock off" purses look so real that it takes a microscopic and discerning knowledgeable eye to detect the difference. Our eyes can even play tricks on us! Purses, jewelry, and furs are one thing. They can even make counterfeit money! Stop it!

What about the genuineness and realness of people? Yes, people can be fake too! No worries. You may cannot tell right away, but old Father Time and their words/ actions/deeds will eventually tell and show you who they are. Sooner or later, their individual truth will raise its head. You may have thought that a person was one way ... when in fact their personality was royally different. You may have even classified them as genuine/"real", but they were amazingly synthetic! They were clearly impostors who came to light! Oh my!

Where do we draw the line when so much is unclear? We will grow and learn as we go. What we do know for sure is this ... “Ain't nothing like the real thing!" No doubt about it, we want real folks (not phonies) circulating in our midst!

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ALL THAT GLITTERS AIN'T GOLD

By Vernalee

Appearances can be deceiving. "Just because someone looks good doesn't mean that they are good for you. Even spoil milk is white."

Glitz and glam; the two go together. Hypnotically, your eyes follow the glitter. The sight is so captivating; it's mesmerizing; it can take your breath away. Keep looking and you might find that what you are viewing is misleading. Everything that looks precious may not be. That analysis extends to people, places, and things. Once you get to the core, and peel away the exterior, the real deal pops up. The "inside" is very telling! Similar to peeling back an onion, hopefully tears don't fill your eyes when the reality of the view does not glisten. Perceptions versus reality can become a game changer. Life's experiences will show you that all that glitters is not gold! Some find out the hard way. Nothing is worse than discovering what you thought you had was a facade. It is not your eyes playing tricks on you. It's the truth raising its head. How shocking is the appearance when the glittery shine is gone! Worse yet, the pot of glittery gold that you thought was yours belonged to someone else! What an empty and "broke" feeling that will for sure bring you down to earth. Your orbit is over when the reality stares you in the face. Don't be angry, be glad that you saw the real deal before it was too late!

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IF THE SHOE FITS, WEAR IT

By Vernalee

"If the shoe fits, wear it” is a commonly used expression that suggests that someone should accept a generalized remark or criticism by applying it to themselves, particularly when it describes them. Simply stated: Is what is being said characterizes you? Yes or no. Before you answer, It’s easy when the comments are kind and flattering. What if they are not?

Oh my!

Admittance goes hand in hand with acceptance. Acceptance puts us on the front line to confront our shortcomings and do something about them. We know what they are better than most - even if we don't admit it! Thus, do we wear the shoes or take them off and do something about it? Tights shoes are uncomfortable. Such is the case, when these comments describe your life!

It is then that necessary should be taken to step out and make the needed changes that lead to betterment! Wearing the changes of a better person is a good fit.

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