Near Vs. Far

Near Vs. Far
(among all of my essays, this one has been my favorite because of the experiences I had in SKorea.~ Cherryl)

When there are so many things, people and events around you, you can never tell what and who is right or wrong unless you come close in contact with them and see what the heck is going on. Only then will you be able to see the details you were not able to keenly observe when you were still at a distance.

It is by coming closely into things, people and events that you become acquainted, familiarized and know more of them...the truth. Nearness to their presence gives you the first-hand information you are longing for. You can see even the smallest details and put up a direct connection as you unearth what is still there to discover. Sometimes, even the unexpected will just pop up right infront of you. Just being there closely provides you the good, the best and even the unexpected and the worst.

On the other side, distance block you from seeing the truth . Distance block you from putting up a connection so you could feel in your heart what these things, people and events can bring into your life. Being far provides you only the general package which you can not unwrap to see the reality and the truth. Distance offers pictures that are vague, hard to discern and ponder upon. Those that suddenly pop up are unseen.

While it is true that coming real close to things, people and events unlock doubts, uncover secrets, unearth what is hidden , reveal what is true and unwrap reality...sometimes, I can say being far can also provide you rest, refuge, peace and serenity.

Oftentimes, it is really good to know the truth by yourself. But at times, I can say it hurts. Knowing the truth about betrayal, dishonesty, character assassination and hypocrisy can make anybody mad, sad, regret and wish a ton of things inluding a time machine to get back at the time when these things, people and events were not yet there.

Hope to meet you soon! Thank you for your essay. It's so meaningful.

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We all have our own impressions on other people..and we are all entitled to it. Sometimes, truth hurts, just like comments. Again, we all have our own opinions, which others may like, or not.

As the articles goes, we only know the real thing (truth) by coming close to them, but sometimes being far can keep us away from the unlikables, the unpleasant and the indifferent.

It`s not a big deal with me wether you personally know me or not Ms. Angel, and also your impression with my comments. I`m just being honest and that`s how it goes. If you are a part of the literary world, such comments, reviews and edits are common. They are part of our growth as writers, be it a constructive or destructive one. They come along the way.It only depends how we take them. Then probably, we`ll learn. But thanks anyway for appreciating my articles. I know you have a good writing potential, keep it up! And keep posting!

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