xFrostedMoonlight | If Tears Left Scars... @xFrostedMoonlight | Uploaded March 2017 | Updated October 2024, 2 hours ago.
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What if emotions weren't quite as easy to hide as they are? What if tears of sadness, anger, fear, and other negative emotions left physical scars on your face? On the other hand, what if tears of joy, love, laughter, and other positive emotions healed the skin as if it were new?
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"Most of the time no one sees you cry. You can wipe the tears away and carry on like you're fine. But what if it wasn't as simple as hiding behind a smile? What if every tear of pain left a scar on your face? It'd be awful, I suppose, as then everyone would know. You're no longer able to hide behind your protective facade. Cracks begin to form and the walls you've built crumble. You internally curse yourself for appearing so vulnerable... so helpless... so insecure...
But now with the truth unveiled, perhaps you can finally receive the support and love that you so desperately need. Maybe now you can start moving on, as the deep scars of your past begin fading beneath tears of joy. When you allow others in to see and share your pain, the weight of your problems doesn't feel quite as heavy. Don't be afraid to open up, to share your story and thoughts. That's when you become stronger, as you continue to lift each other up. There's always someone who cares, who wants to help erase your scars."
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If you're ever going through a hard time or feel like you've reached the end of the line, talk to someone. There's no need to feel ashamed or embarrassed, hardships and emotions are just what come with being human. But instead of keeping all of your emotions bottled up or facing those hardships alone, it makes everything so much easier to have someone help you along the way. Whether it's a friend, family member, lover, doctor, or even a complete stranger, confide in someone. Let someone help you find your way to a better state of mind. You don't have to face the world alone, and there's always someone who cares.
And on the other side of things, if you ever see someone who you think could use some help, reach out to them. It may mean more to the person than you could ever imagine.
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Man inspiration hit and it hit hard. It only took about a day and a half to start and finish this. The scars' tracking is a little off in a few manips, but overall I'm really proud of this. The video was heavily inspired by the work of one of my favorite deviant art artists, DestinyBlue. Credit goes to her for the idea behind this video as well as the few lines I used from her description. You can see her original piece here as well as what she originally has in her description:
destinyblue.deviantart.com/art/If-tears-left-scars-297919598
Her artwork is absolutely gorgeous, her descriptions inspiring, and the types of themes she works with are relatable for many people.
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Song: The Water Train by Shaun Taylor McManus
Movies: Frozen, How to Train Your Dragon 2, Tangled, Rise of the Guardians, Inside Out, Moana, Brave, Big Hero 6
Softwares: After Effects CC, Final Cut Pro X
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