“We're only human.”

That's a phrase you've heard often, haven't you?

The last week has been...interesting to say the least. It got me thinking.

Every day, we all put on masks to look appealing to the rest of the world, never knowing who we really are on the inside, or keeping it well-concealed.

Some of us are hypocrites, blasting other people for their views when we in fact are no different from them.
Others try to find escape from the world's problems, losing ourselves in fantasy realms where we can do no wrong.
Some attempt to blame others for their problems, when in fact they themselves ARE the problem.
Others procrastinate when they should be doing work that has to be done, be it homework or otherwise.
Some of us argue over the smallest of things when there are far more important matters at hand.
Others try to get everyone's attention, because they need an outlet to feel good.
Some are so blinded by their own convictions that they never see the consequences of their actions until it's too late.
And still others just can't seem to find an answer for the problems.

We all make mistakes, it's true. But the difference lies in knowing the problem, and actually doing something about it. So, allow me to address us all:

HYPOCRITES! It's time you stopped and gave yourselves a good self-examination. You are becoming the very people you are so profoundly against!

ESCAPISTS! Retreating into your private pleasure palaces is only a temporary solution. The time has come for you to get outside, grab life by the balls, and face the world!

BLAMERS! The “poor old me” act isn't going to work anymore. You know damn well that you're the cause of the problem, so do what needs to be done to fix it!

PROCRASTINATORS! Whatever you're doing, stop it, NOW. Get your priorities straight, and do the job you're supposed to!

SQUABBLERS! A tiny little detail or verbal jab is nothing to start a fight over. You should know better than to go on vendettas because of something someone said!

ATTENTION-WHORES! Get off your soapboxes and duct-tape your mouths shut. You are NOT the center of the Universe, and you need to treat people as more than just peons subservient to you!

BLIND ONES! You need to open your eyes and ears to those closest to you. If you continue the way you are, you'll lose more than just friends!

UNANSWERED! If you think there isn't an answer, you're wrong. Look harder – there is ALWAYS an answer to the situation!

I know, you probably look at this and say “Well, HE'S certainly being hypocritical...” Maybe I am, but at least it gets the point across. It's time we ripped off the masks that hide our true faces. We need to acknowledge our flaws, and do what must be done to put an end to our practices.