Wearing Your Heart On Your Sleeve

This morning I happened to be part of a conversation where attention-seeking people were being discussed. Deservedly criticised, they were described as people who make a mountain of a molehill, and discuss personal issues with every Tom, Dick and Harry. And as I listened, I found myself reflecting on similarities in my own character.

For the remainder of the day, I made every effort to be true and not play My Life Is Worse Than Yours. However, concurrent to my strife was the evaluation and reflection on the reason behind being an attention-seeker. And I arrived at the most basic human quality - the need for love. The perception, I think, is that gaining attention is tantamount to gaining approval, affection, love.

Being in the spotlight does not provide that unconditional love that we crave for. Rather, the effect may just be the opposite. Friendship is the key to that locked door. Nothing is gained by wearing your heart and your woes on your sleeve.