Welcome to back to Voices of the Day! It’s a pleasure to have you here. This week our voices spoke on their own honesty, evaluated their free time, and shared a bit of their fears. I was comforted to see that most people considered themselves honest and strive to be that way. The fears range from existential, to societal, to non-existent. I really found the question “one thing you wish more people knew” to be particularly rewarding – Some responses were silly, others were personal, and others were of dire importance. While you listen, see if you notice yourself inside any of our speakers.
Do you consider yourself an honest person?
For the most part, yes.
How valuable is your free time?
Very valuable. I always try and utilize my free time in a way that will make me more successful in the future.
What frightens you?
Uncertainty
What is one thing you wish more people knew?
I wish more people knew about and understood how big a problem climate change actually is
How are you feeling, right now?
Tired, but overall pretty good
Describe yourself, however you want, in two sentences. (Names omitted)
I’m ambitious, focused, and competitive. I can’t wait to see what the future holds.
Honest?
Yes, lying makes me uncomfortable and I go to great lengths to avoid it.
Value of Free Time
Very valuable
Frightened By
Someone I love dying and it being my fault.
Wish people knew
I wish more people knew about the benefits of going vegan.
Feeling
Bored and a little sad
Self-Description
I’m a bit of a mess but I’m working on it. I’m always trying to be better than I was yesterday.
Honest
Yes
Value of Free Time
What free time?
Frightened By
Death
Wish people knew
Be nice to everyone.
Feeling
My tongue hurts
Self-Description
I am busy. I am stressed.
Honest
depends on the situation
Value of Free Time
varies
Frightened By
Not sure to be honest
Wish people knew
common sense
Feeling
meh
Self-Description
hopeless
Do you consider yourself an honest person?
Generally, yes
Value of Free Time
Valuable
Frightened by
The future of our environment
Wish people knew
How to be respectful and tolerant of differences
Feeling
Relaxed
Self-Description
I am a fan of technology, a problem solver and a fandom nerd. I am a little bit egotistical, a lot obsessive and a touch lazy.
Do you consider yourself an honest person?
Yes
How valuable is your free time?
Extremely
What frightens you?
Nothing any more
What is one thing you wish more people knew?
That everyone is different but we’re all still the main characters in our stories and things that happen are a big deal
How are you feeling, right now?
Content
Describe yourself, however you want, in two sentences. (Names omitted)
A woman who set goals early and raced for them like a finish line that my life depended on. Now that I’m where I want to be I can enjoy what I have worked hard for and finally take it easy.
Honest
Somewhat. It depends on the situation.
Value of Free Time
Not very valuable. I’m free all the time.
Frightened By
Being alone forever.
Wish people knew
How kind and loyal I can be. Just in general, though, is how creatures such as snakes and spiders aren’t out to get you.
Feeling
Sick, tired, lonely, and wistful.
Self-Description
I’m fucked up. I have a lot of issues but I’m a damn good person.
Honest
Only sometimes. I don’t lie out of malice but I’m fine with little white lies when needed. And self-aware enough to admit this.
Value of Free Time
Not very. If I had something valuable to do it wouldn’t be free time. I’d like less empty time and more things to do that are important.
Frightened By
Dying without fulfilling my main life goals. I’m almost okay with the idea of dying eventually, but I do NOT want it to be before I get a few things done.
Wish people knew
When a big company jumps on some social issue bandwagon, they’re full of shit about their motives. They’re doing it for PR and to persuade you to buy more stuff. If openly calling minorities/women/whoever worthless made more money for the company, they’d do that instead. 98% of the time it’s just manipulative advertising.
Feeling
Fine.
Self-Description
(no answer given)
Honest
I do consider myself an honest person. Honesty is a quality I value highly- probably the highest- in others and myself.
Value of Free Time
My free time is… valuable to me because of what I can do with it. Experiences with my loved ones are what give me life.
Frightened By
Capitalism and greed frighten me. They do far more destruction than anything else.
Wish People Knew
I wish more people knew that society is only what we decide it is. We can actually make things better. It’s not impossible.
Feeling
I’m feeling… dissatisfied. Things could just be so much better. If people weren’t so selfish, then everyone could be so much happier.
Self-Description
I am stronger than I look. I will make this world a better place.
Do you consider yourself an honest person?
Yes.
How valuable is your free time?
I’d say very valuable.
What frightens you?
I can’t think of anything frightening me.
What is one thing you wish more people knew?
People should know that T-Series is a corporation and doesn’t deserve its subscribers. I’m kidding, but the number of subscribers is absurd.
How are you feeling, right now?
I feel indifferent.
Describe yourself, however you want, in two sentences. (Names omitted)
I’m a generally happy girl. I love drawing, playing video games, and watching videos… whether on YouTube or Crunchyroll.
Honest
Absolutely, when it’s safe to be
Value of Free Time
Very valueable, I need lots of time to de-stress
Frightened By
Most people I don’t know well
Wish people knew
That people with multiple personalities aren’t monsters and we want to be kind and productive members of society too
Feeling
Kind of sad
Self-Description
This body holds about 24 different people. We are artists, gamers, gardeners, writers, and philosophers.
Honest
yes
Value of Free Time
99¢
Frightened By
other people not liking me
Wish people knew
how much they don’t know
How are you feeling, right now?
really fucking tired
Self-Description
(no answer given)
Honest
Yes
Value of Free Time
I have enough that I don’t think about this
Frightened By
Lack of control and stability
Wish people knew
How awful Trump is
Feeling
Relaxed, a bit tired
Self-Description
Middle aged professional near retirement with adult children, wondering how best to spend my time during the next stage of life.
Honest
Yes
Value of Free Time
Very
Frightened By
Murder, crazy people
Wish people knew
How to educate themselves
Feeling
Fine
Self-Description
Female. 24. America
So we reach the end of another week. I am very grateful to those who took the time to express their Fears and wishes. Did you find anyone that you resonated with? Were you a mix of different people? Or do you feel your voice is missing? If so, then be sure to check out our social media for when surveys are posted! Enough of that though, enjoy the thoughts of our voices this week!Â
If you’re still hungry for more, check out Last Week’s Post where we talked about food, funny moments, and who we want to be. We will be changing a little bit of the behind-the-scenes formula for Voices of the Day as well, and it should allow us to collect more responses that carry even more wisdom. Until then, have a great day everyone. And remember, be heard!