No filter flex

Hi again!

I trust your week has been fantastic full of joy and sadness! We need a balance of both right haha

I was so happy I was able to help my best friend bring her son into the world safely.

I was feeling very sad finishing my midwifery role in my hometown.

Life is meant to be full of ups and downs!

So this week I'm talking about the no filter flex!

I love the no filter flex. You know taking a picture looking unpolished, writing a message all jumbled up because you're so excited about a friend that's popped up on whatsapp or speaking to people and not feeling like you are walking on eggshells with them!

It's the best! I frickin love when people appreciate my no filter flex!

But why are we so judgy wudgy about how we look and think too much on how to behave?

Yes I said judgy wudgy because I like rhyming (its the south east asian side of me!)

And why are some of us so picky about what to share and second guessing about what picture to post or what pictures to delete on our phones!

Why are we so filtered with our pictures and words?

Stop thinking so much and start living.

The no filter flex; I'm talking about our minds.

You go use that snapchat filter with the dog!

Or use the filter that makes your face look brighter!

Or share the picture of you not at your best crying or feeling sad

Do what you want, when you want.

What do you see when you see this picture?

I took this selfie just because I was so proud I was to be able to sleep two hours post night shift (10.5 hours) and stay awake for the rest of the day. And during the rest of the day, I conversed with others without being a grumpy mcgrumpy. Haha. That was my achievement for the day.

So I posted this picture on my Instagram.

I like to document my life for me.

I want to look back and remember this achievement! It's taken me a long time to control my grumpiness with night shifts.

And in actual fact, I do the same when I write. It's very unedited.

Please my friend, do not feel you have to filter what you post or share with others.

Friendships are formed on the basis of transparency and love.

People will love you for you

People will hate you for you

So accept that.

Who sees your no filter flex?

And do you have a no filter flex?

It's so liberating to live in this way.

I want to know your answers

Lots of love

xxxxxx