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#1090208 added May 29, 2025 at 12:44pm
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Being "Real"
Prompt:
"I am not be perfect, I'm here to be real."
Lady Gaga
Write about this in your Blog entry today.


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Well, nobody's perfect. And I totally agree about being real or at least trying to be real.

On the other hand, I have to question the origin or rather who the person is who has uttered this quote: "Is Lady Gaga for real? If so, was she born as Lady Gaga? Why doesn't this quote carry her real name?" I mean, she has built a perfectly fake façade in order to became famous, hasn't she!

Most of us, possibly, try to be real, as to whatever the word "real" means to us. Then, we all have flaws, quirks, and moments of vulnerability. Trying to hide these aspects of ourselves behind a mask of perfection can be very tiring, in itself. Instead, accepting our imperfections and choosing to be real, even when it's uncomfortable, could make us live a more fulfilling life.

To begin with, being real reduces stress and builds better connections to other people, since we are allowing ourselves to be imperfect and accepting it. Being real, especially to ourselves, can be the best kind of self-care, too, emotionally, physically, and in many other ways.

Also focusing on progress, not perfection, is a good route to learning anything. To me, that is a part of being real.

After all, who needs the pressure of being so perfect!




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