tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6930263311780001387.post421948804606350197..comments2024-03-26T13:34:53.762-04:00Comments on Catching Happiness: In HidingKathy A. Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01499969787028085716noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6930263311780001387.post-69305999569027668662012-03-15T19:12:53.863-04:002012-03-15T19:12:53.863-04:00Thank you, Cheryl! Hopefully as we change and matu...Thank you, Cheryl! Hopefully as we change and mature we learn who needs to know what and act accordingly.Kathy A. Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01499969787028085716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6930263311780001387.post-49549069319929400862012-03-15T19:08:23.971-04:002012-03-15T19:08:23.971-04:00Kathy--I sometimes work out what I really think ab...Kathy--I sometimes work out what I really think about something by either talking it over with someone or writing it out. Sharing it on the blog is kind of the same. <br /><br />You make a good point about not giving too much information to people who will use it against you, too.Kathy A. Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01499969787028085716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6930263311780001387.post-40172759564451579712012-03-14T19:38:40.562-04:002012-03-14T19:38:40.562-04:00I agree with Laure when she says that everyone hid...I agree with Laure when she says that everyone hides parts of themselves - and I think that is necessary, or at least normal. Casual acquaintances don't need to know all about you, while family and close friends do need to know more about you - although not necessarily everything. And yes, we are always changing too, so even if someone knows most of us today, that doesn't mean they will know most of us tomorrow. You have such a wonderful way of expressing yourself too!Cheryl Gebharthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18397847473688573549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6930263311780001387.post-34454816581300361532012-03-14T14:23:06.650-04:002012-03-14T14:23:06.650-04:00I really like this post, Kathy. I think that blog...I really like this post, Kathy. I think that blogging is very therapeutic, because we are not only journaling, we are putting ourselves out there. My family and friends know who I am, so no, I don't think that I am hiding. <br /><br />Still, others are on a need to know basis. I used to tell people too much, giving those that are manipulators a better opportunity to practice their craft. The older that I get, the better I am to know who to tell what too.<br /><br />Hugs,<br /><br />Kathy M.Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07171271956883698673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6930263311780001387.post-58856651746450372722012-03-14T08:34:58.063-04:002012-03-14T08:34:58.063-04:00What a beautifully thought out and articulated com...What a beautifully thought out and articulated comment. There are certainly appropriate levels of revelation, and as we get to know others better, we can feel more comfortable revealing deeper parts of ourselves.Kathy A. Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01499969787028085716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6930263311780001387.post-2127825504501957772012-03-13T20:07:27.248-04:002012-03-13T20:07:27.248-04:00I think everyone has different personas they show ...I think everyone has different personas they show to the world based on the environment and social obligations of each situation. I don't think it's possible to know ourselves completely as I think most of us are a work-in-progress, always changing. <br /><br />I hide less of myself today than I did 5 years ago, but there is still parts that are hidden. Probably always will be as I don't have a real desire to be completely and totally known by anyone. <br /><br />Is there a cost, yes, but as to what it is and how much is difficult to say. I think part of the benefit is that as ever-evolving creatures, we have the element of surprise and delight on our side (or dismay and worry depending on what we reveal) when we choose to reveal something unknown about ourselves. <br /><br />I do think that if someone loves me for who they know me to be that it's not likely they're going to go screaming off into the night if they are suddenly exposed to a deeper, darker part of me. And if they do, they were never really a friend to begin with.Laure Ferlitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14966163843633158039noreply@blogger.com