A photographer once hung a clever sign outside his studio:
- For 20 bucks: A photo of you as you truly are.
- For 30 bucks: A photo of you as you think you are
- For 50 bucks: A photo of you as you want others to see you.
Years later, in his memoir, he reflected: "In all my decades of work, not a single person ever asked for the 20-buck photo. Everyone wanted the 50-buck one."
That simple observation says a lot about us. Most of us don't want to see ourselves plainly; we want to be seen as society wants us to be seen. We crave admiration, not honesty. Ultimately, much of life is shaped by appearances: How we want to be seen, not necessarily who we are. It might cost us inconvenience or mental peace. If we accept ourselves honestly, as we are, we would be much lighter and happier.
Rajendra Maharjan
Email: teacher.rajen@gmail.com
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