A facade, a superficial appearance, an illusion of something. In life, depending on the setting we are in, the company we keep, we put on a different face, a facade that we believe to be the most appropriate for the moment. When we are at work, school, with family or friends, we act according to the way we believe we should. Why do we do this? Insecurity? The need to appear different? Personally I am a very reserved person, especially when I am working. Many often comment, "You are hard to read." Some of my acquaintances will tell me that that they never know when I am serious or joking. In some instances, people may think I am upset when really I am not. In some respects that is a good thing, in other situations, I guess it builds a wall, keeping people at bay. That in itself is a defense mechanism. Life experiences have taught us how we "think" we should respond to our environment. Whether we like it or not, I think most of us are multiple personalities. The best possible scenario is a life where you can be exactly who you are, and accepted at face value. Many of us are very hesitant to wear that face, me included, and that's a shame. How willing are we to accept the other person at face value? Do we give them the freedom to be themsleves? Hope you had a great day.
Well put together Rick! And so true. It's hard to be the honest stripped down person all the time. Fear of rejection or being hurt sometimes forces us to hold back too. But most of the time, it's that we perceive what is safe- either by determining what we think people want to see or how comfortable we feel about being real. Good thoughts and perfect photo montage for the illustration.
I love this! Rick, you have a kind face and wonderful smile! I've told my mom and husband that you have to be an awesome nurse. You're always so caring. I also know you have a great sense of humor. Nikki loved your pic yesterday. I thought she'd never get around to looking at it. I enjoyed it too!!! :0)
Great representation of facade. And your commentary is so true. I envy people who say what they think no matter the consequences...sometimes I would like to be brutally honest ...not that I'm not usually honest, but you know what I mean...you hold back for one reason or another...and yes, we do have multiple personalities...well, at least I know I do. We can be ourselves when with people who know us well, people we trust.
Fabulous creation and thoughts you have put together. Different personalities, hmm. I like to believe that I am the same me regardless of circumstance or company.
Great theme photo and your words so true. I haven't met all my personalities yet...! :-) What are you using to create these images? Love what you are doing! Fun side of you!
This is a WINNER is every aspect. Boy! No truer words were ever spoken. We all do that, of course, and maybe we shouldn't be so hard on ourselves about it. As I get older, I also do that less and less. And it is all about security, I think. This picture puts it all out there so well, Rick.
That's a nice introspective way of seeing yourself. For many reasons we each put up different facades at times. It what keeps people who read body language in business!
your absolutely right..and I like the picture that you chose to go with your words. I find that the way you are with people is somewhat guided by who they are and how you perceive them to be also.
@cjwhite Thank you Carolyn, you are kind. I am still waiting for Nikker's come back. I know it's coming, and she knows I know, and she is going to make us wait.
The many faces of Rick! I really love this, because it is so true. But I had to think about it for a while to understand how that applies to my life. I was painfully shy in my youth and hid behind a book, literally. I was always reading. Now I consider myself an open book, but that really isn't true either. I'm a wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, friend, and each person sees me in a slightly different light and I wear a different hat for each. Even in my writing, I can see the difference between the columnist and the straight journalist, although those lines sometimes blurr as they all do. Thank you, once again, Rick, for inspiring me, and for making me think about the things that really matter most to me. You are one of the people I treasure the most here, because you always make me dig deeper and really pause to think. And your sense of humor of late is simply cracking me up. I can not wait to see Nikker's come back!
Excellent photo showing many different faces and facades. Thought provoking comment too. People often say similar things about me - I've had them apologise for upsetting me when I was actually amused...
This is awesome, Steve. With old age comes a freedom from those inner struggles. My dad used to say, "Too soon old, too late smart". This is so true. Love the collage of "Ricks".
Awesome Rick. Great captures of yourself. Really like them all and I think this is such a great topic of discussion. We do tend to be chameleons in different situations.
What a great idea Rick! And so true! As hard as we try to be ourselves I'm sure there are situations in all our lives when we put on different facade. Love the picture
Super quote....love how you showed all your "faces." I have been told I am not much one for facade and pretty much just lay it all out there...."down to earth" and "easy to know" is what I've been told. I guess I have my mom to thank for that...she raised me to be true to myself and to value the deep, important and real things in life...not superficial things. Anyway, great work here!
Many variations of head gear equals many guises. You look a bit like Willie Nelson with the headband on, Rick. Personally, I can accept anyone in what ever guise they may want to show as long as they are willing to do the same for myself and they don't do harm to anyone. Probably one of the worst social crimes we tend to have as humans, is judging someone before we actually know them.
@sabresun Oh yes Matt, I totally agree. I have a hard time tolerating people who have a quick judgmental comment abnout someone who they do not know at all. My goodness, give them a break.
I would say "silly boy," but your words a serious reflection so I'll say well done, with some fun and serious mixed together, which makes you well rounded!
What program are you using for this?
to have all your many faces.