Everyone you meet will ultimately be surprised by you – positively or negatively. There is no net neutral effect in relationships.
To some you get a blank slate. Nothing about your past has coloured it. Children are usually blessed with this. You get more time to create an impression when you have a blank slate.
To most you come with an already filled canvas, with a little room to reshape the view. Sadly, you might not even see what is already on the canvas, because most of the brush strokes are with invisible paint. I will discuss 3 out of the many alternatives you have – “Do nothing”, “Act cautiously”, or “Just be”.
Doing nothing is the surest way to either reinforce what is already on the canvas or flip it into a negative painting.
Acting cautiously is a safe way to fill the available space with doubts about the rest of the painting.
Just being takes back the canvas and helps you paint whatever you desire and own it.
There are many other alternatives. The choice is always yours. Be deliberate about your impressions.
– Osasu Oviawe