The Freedom To Feel. In Words.

The conversation with JJ yesterday got me writing this today.

I recall reading Jansen Ko's post on his fb 2 weeks back.
His bold revelations sparked off a flurry of comments.
Some questioned.
Some criticized.
Some defended.
Some supported.
While many others simply liked what he wrote.
On a personal note, I was impressed.
Impressed by his boldness, his incredibly long write-up, his concrete examples.
The first question I had in mind was:
"Exactly how long did he take to compose this"
I didn't have the patience to read till the end
Nevertheless I could guess what he was going on about.
No doubt that post wasn't music to everyone's ears
But I thought it was a truthful account on his part.

I got to read his most recent blog post and another one before.
All I felt, were written with true emotions.
I'm not saying that most people do not write with emotions.
But I just think that many write selectively.
Myself included as well.
Many times, we do not write about the way we feel.
Is it the fear of being judged?
Or is it that revealing our inner thoughts reflects the weak and vulnerable sides of us.
Is that why guys tend to put up a strong front?
Is that why guys can never admit that they are hurt and that they cry too?

I have always respected people and especially guys who dare to show their true feelings.
There exist a stigma where guys who cry are seen as fragile and unmanly
I call that nonsense.
Perhaps I am a crybaby myself
But who doesn't cry?
Who doesn't feel hurt?
Who doesn't have feelings?
In fact, people who wear their emotions on their sleevs are more endearing.
At least you don't constantly have to guess their moods.

One other blog that I enjoy reading is xiaxue's.
No doubt she blabbers at times,
Write about superficial stuff,
Complains inccesantly,
And even though she may not write in fluent english,
Her comments and opinions reflect upon her true feelings.
The way she writes reflects her personality.
Something not many can afford to do.

Writing this post also makes me reflect upon myself.
Would I start writing the exact words of my thoughts?
Or would I write with caution?
I guess I'm gonna try to let the feelings flow.
At least I think my previous posts have been a true reflection of my thoughts and feelings.