...whose inner glow is so bright such that just being near them makes you feel the same glow. Whose passion is so contagious that they fire your own passion, too. Whose joy is so vibrant that a simple smile in your direction brings out your own inner light. Whose wonder and pleasure are so real that in that instant, they make you believe, too. Whose peace is so encompassing that being in their presence makes you feel a stillness in your own soul.
There is of course the opposite. Those whose energy seem to suck out the life in an entire room. Whose presence renders one dumb and senseless, but not in admiration and awe. Who belittles with just a look. Whose carelessly issued words snuff out the light of your dreams. Who communicates contempt with their silence until you are left with nothing but doubt.
There is a third and more insidious group. Those who remain unmoved despite what they see. Those who would have themselves believe that they are above the tumult and the difficulties. Who choose to feel nothing and do nothing. Those who would have you question what the point is to all this life.
They are all of them real. All of them yield equal power. But they are not the only ones. There is sadly a greater majority of those who simply follow. It might seem like the choice is easy, but it hardly ever is. Not one of us is ever as we seem, for we all wear our mask well.
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