I knew someone once.
He built a story around an exam he never took.
A degree he never earned.
He claimed it, untill…
Lying comes naturally.
So does the calm face that hides it.
Survival is instinct.
Not just in the forest. In the crowd, the office, the family table too.
The moment your dignity takes a hit.
Something inside quietly takes over.
We fake anger like flipping a switch.
We summon sadness when it serves us.
We forget things on purpose.
We even stammer just to buy time.
Some smile through tension.
Some crack jokes.
Some disappear into their phones.
No rehearsal. No stage.
Yet performed with quiet perfection.
Embarrassment is almost certain.
But the urge to escape is stronger.
We all play this game.
What’s your survival move?
I explore these quiet shifts on Instagram.
Catch me👉 @myteega