“All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players.”
By Shiva
@Shiva49 (26765)
Singapore
April 10, 2021 1:04am CST
The words of William Shakespeare ring true every moment of our lives.
We try to be ourselves but we have to act our part too. We are son, daughter, husband, wife, father, mother, grandparents, uncles, aunts and whatever at the same time!
Most are truthful but still have to play their part while a few others act not only their parts but also hide their true faces. Some want to spread positivism while hurting inside but there are the few whose true colors are revealed when others wake up to their trickery. They have no conscience and take advantage of the trust reposed on them.
“My word is my bond “is the best way to live and leave a lasting legacy to inspire others. I try to live by this ideal.
How do you play the various roles in your life?
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@RebeccasFarm (90294)
• Arvada, Colorado
10 Apr 21
My dear departed Mama used to say that..my word is my bond..and it was
A good way to live RIP
I hope your weekend is nice Shiva
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@RebeccasFarm (90294)
• Arvada, Colorado
10 Apr 21
@Shiva49 Thank you it is sunny and nice here.
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@jobelbojel (36026)
• Philippines
11 Apr 21
The world is a huge stage a person can be. I agree with you, people can wear masks and pretend they are someone else they aren't supposed to be.
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@Shiva49 (26765)
• Singapore
11 Apr 21
Though we can be ourselves, at times we have to adjust to suit the reality.
I recall one instance years ago when my boss told something that was wrong to a client, but I kept quiet though I wanted to correct him.
People have been wearing masks much before this virus to cover their real intentions.
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@jobelbojel (36026)
• Philippines
11 Apr 21
@Shiva49 Prior to the pandemic, there are people already wearing masks.
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@innertalks (22070)
• Australia
10 Apr 21
I do not like playing roles, but sometimes, I feel that I need to, but I always feel bad when I have played some type of a role, and not been my authentic self in a situation.
I would rather be my real self, rather than be playing any role, at any time.
So, as a husband, I want to be my self, not a husband.
As a worker, I want to be my self, not a stereotyped worker type either.
I like to be myself, despite any consequences of my so doing.
It has cost me a few jobs, but my Dad was the same as this, so, I am following his example, I suppose, in some ways too, not being myself there either.....or am I?
How can we be sure we are being our true selves, and not being a shadow of someone else, or following our ego self instead?
I suppose the test is if our conscience is acting up, or not, or if what we are doing is still being loving, kind, peaceful, and in line with our place in God's oneness, benefiting this oneness, not hindering it, in any way at all.
@innertalks (22070)
• Australia
11 Apr 21
@Shiva49 Sometimes some give and take is required, or some compromise, but not as to bring about a crossing over of the line of our principles.
I will often eat my wife's cooking, even if I am not so partial to it, just because she went to the effort to cook it for my dinner. I see nothing too wrong about my doing that.
@Shiva49 (26765)
• Singapore
11 Apr 21
@innertalks Of course, when love oils and is the foundation for our relationships then we are accommodating to even faults in others.
Without give and take the relationships will ring hollow and flounder soon.
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@Shiva49 (26765)
• Singapore
10 Apr 21
Well elucidated Steve, thanks.
I try to be totally sincere to my conscience as I cannot live with a wounded conscience.
Otherwise, I am not only cheating myself but also distancing myself from my creator.
That to me is a red flag to keep me in check and warn me that I am treading the wrong path, unchartered territory.
I also like to be totally sincere in my roles as a husband, father, brother, and earlier as a son and a grandson.
And not forgetting a friend - a friend in need is a friend indeed.
Never like to abuse that endearing term.
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@m_audrey6788 (58472)
• Germany
10 Apr 21
I do my best to be myself as much as I can. It helps me to live comfortably. I respect others. They have their own lives to face too just like me. 
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@Shiva49 (26765)
• Singapore
10 Apr 21
I too am like that - just being me what you see and hear is me. No putting on an act, pretenses.
Still, the beauty in life is that our relationship varies at the same time.
We are a child, parent, even grandparent at the same time in a family.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
11 Apr 21
I am true to myself and true to my word.
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