To be superficial is the most joyous thing ever.

I know, I know. You’re perturbed. Wasn’t this blog, coming from a young girl, supposed to have a more optimistic, cheery tone? Wasn’t this supposed to be a journey of self-discovery, a happy-ending wherein I embrace my true self?

 Well, let’s get real shall we? Our main purpose in today’s world is self-satisfaction and happiness.  Oh, wouldn't it be just lovely, to be so emotionally numb and distant that you don’t fog your little brain with problems concerning people other than your own self. When you are so hollow inside, nothing in the outer world disturbs you at all. What are the reasons of our unhappiness most of the times? The audience, the whole audience in the world outside that is constantly judging you, measuring you up, stereotyping you and taunting you. Superficiality provides us with an effective shutter to shun out things that might adversely affect you.  But don’t be fooled, being superficial is not an easy task. It involves elevating yourself on a pedestal so high, that you cannot even see the people around you; you are the king of your own flowery mini-world. 

The first thing that popped up in my head at the mention of ‘superficial’

So here am I with my new motto, being wonderfully shallow and not perpetually pondering about the meaning of life. Not brooding over current world issues; not caring about other people. And being a happier person; taking life less seriously. If only it was possible.  Whatever mask we may adorn, the veneer scrapes out, sooner or later. We all are, at one point or the other seduced into acting a certain way- for wealth, love and power. But some people have the capability of sustaining this facade. Or are they born this way (without any references to the above picture)?  Here’s a toast to all those superficial beings! It’s not an easy task at all. As difficult it is being you in this age’s pressurizing society, it’s equally tough not being you.

PS- The author of this little article sincerely hopes that the sarcasm has reached out to her sweet imaginary readers.