Quiet

People always assume that just because I’m quiet, I don’t notice what’s going on. But trust me, I see everything and I hear everything. I just choose not to say much about it. It’s not that I don’t care, I’ve just learned that not everything needs a reaction.

It’s so easy to get caught up in drama or feel like you have to call out every little thing. But as I’ve gotten older, I’ve realised that silence can actually be way more powerful than words. Just because I’m not saying anything doesn’t mean I’m not aware of what’s going on, especially when it comes to how people move. If I see something that doesn’t sit right with me, I don’t always feel the need to make a scene or point it out.

What people don’t always get is that there’s a lot going on when I stay quiet. I’m processing things. I’m not ignoring anything, I’m just picking my battles. If I’m not speaking about something, it’s because I’ve already decided it’s not worth addressing. That doesn’t mean I missed it, it just means I don’t need to say anything about it.

Not every wrong needs a response. Some people do things expecting a reaction, but staying quiet is often the best way to deal with it. It takes away their satisfaction of knowing they’ve got under your skin. It doesn’t blow things up any more than they need to be. Most times, I choose to keep my peace because I know that reacting to everything doesn't always lead to anything good or give me a productive outcome.

It’s not about being passive or ignoring what’s going on, it’s about knowing that I don’t need to engage with every little thing or person trying to get on my nerves. I see the way people act, I know about what they say. But I don’t always feel the need to call it out. If you think I’m unaware, you’re wrong. I’m just aware enough to know when it’s worth saying something… and when it’s better to just keep my mouth shut and keep it stepping.