We go through life with our head filled with ghosts and demons that from time to time blind us from the truth and stop us from moving forward. We see the faces of those close to us and never will we glean what goes on inside their minds –an entirely different universe filled to the brim with unique devils and torments.
We’ve all stood by a bonfire and burnt our idols, because we know that the moment we idealize someone, we forget that the object of admiration is also subject to judgment like any other person. No one is perfect in this world, and we are tasked with killing our demons and filling the cracks of our soul with powdered gold, like the ancient Japanese kintsukuroi art. In a more twisted scenario, we sometimes place our demons on a pedestal, not in a form of admiration, but to signal that we are unwilling to let go of past pains and hurts. Our eyes turn upwards, and all we can see is the demon looming down on us and the damage it may cause is almost irreparable.
PostSecret is a webpage that is considered to be a community art project where people can anonymously send a secret in the shape of a text or image, and it will be published for the public to see. Sometimes we don’t need advice; we only need to feel listened to.
As you browse through the darkest secrets of these tormented people, you are likely to find a kindred spirit. Here are some examples:
We can all have negative thoughts, and their insidious power can be kept at bay. Holding onto an idea is just as poisonous as living with a demon in our heads, because at any moment it can gain control over our behavior and tear it all to shreds.
The best way to free ourselves from these negative and cloying thoughts is to speak to someone, because an outside viewpoint can always put things into perspective. The issue here is that sometimes it’s hard to voice these inner demons because shame and guilt can take you by the throat. So, sometimes, writing them down will free you from their clutches.
Some of these texts are simple, romantic, or heart-wrenching. We witness all kinds of stories, and we cannot help but reach out in spirit to these people who have no one to turn to but the vastness of the Internet.
Reading the inner thoughts of strangers fosters a sense of community and a special kind of support network. If you feel misunderstood or you feel as if the demon or secret wants to crawl out and take control, maybe PostSecret can be a simple option.
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