Don't Be Embarassed

Something that really bothers me is people who are ashamed of who they are. There are some people who just can't let things as they are. Some people who see trash on the floor feel a need to pick it up and throw it away. Some people are fine with letting people show their true side, but others are ashamed. "When you do something that you determine is to be done, never try not to be seen doing it, even if most people are likely to think something bad about it. ...why do you fear those who will criticize yo wrongly?" (24) I agree with Epictetus because no one should be hiding who they really. Why do people change who they really are to try to fit in with other people? This is something that I don't fully understand, and wish was changed. Another interesting point that Epictetus talks about is people who assume a role which they simply cant fulfill. "If you undertake some role beyong your capacity, you both disgrace yourself by taking it and also by thereby neglect the role that you were unable to take." (24) I agree with him because sometimes people try to exceed their capabilities and take positions which they can not accomplish. If I know that I'm not good at acting, I'm not going to take the main role in play. Even though it seems logical to me, many people struggle with this easy concept.