For a few months now, fans of Justin Bieber have been worried about his state of well-being, considering his health, mental condition, and emotional stability. These talks heated up when the singer was mostly quiet in public and on certain occasions appeared tense or withdrawn. Now, Bieber has come out of that silence with a rare and personal look into what he’s been feeling and what he’s been dealing with in his private world.
The 31-year-old pop star, who boasts hit songs like “Baby” and “What Do You Mean” recognized all over the world, got on Instagram, a platform where he has close to 300 million followers, to post a series of intimate meditations. In these posts, Bieber publicly pointed out that he was “an ordinary flawed dude” who suffered from lack of self-confidence, guilt, and fear of being misunderstood or rejected.
He admitted, “I’ve done things that have hurt others”. “And, this morning, I awoke with another chance at life and not being selfish today”. His words were bare, sincere, and devoid of the filters that are commonly used in celebrity messaging. Instead of adhering to image, Bieber unguarded himself.
This openness has caught up at a time when the mention of his name has been associated with rumors and speculations, most especially following the legal entanglement of his former tutor, Sean “Diddy” Combs. While Bieber did not mention Diddy, fans did not take long to see a clear picture between his thoughtful tone and recent happenings around the people in his past circle.
In one of the more spiritual messages he wrote, Bieber stated: “LOVE DRAWS US IN. LOVE DOESN’T CONDEMN. LOVE BELIEVES THE BEST. LOVE HOPES ALL THINGS. AND ENDURES ALL THINGS. ”IT DOESN’T KEEP RECORD OF WRONG”. The statement appeared to be both a personal fight and an appeal for compassion – not only for others, but for himself.
Bieber also vented feelings of inner struggle about his own honesty through these words, “I know I, myself, ain’t honest. Yet I’m talking about this. So, it’s obvious still. Sometimes I even think I’m gonna get exposed if I tell people how selfish I am. As if if I did that, perhaps people wouldn’t like me or trust me”. He furthered his contact with the burden of upholding appearances, an issue that has plagued him ever since his early stardom. He admitted that for a long time, he was afraid that vulnerability would cost him connection or inclusion and admitted, “I thought if I was honest about the selfish things I was feeling that I was gonna be disqualified from the dreams I had of being included”.
In his messages, he was aware of his emotions’ inconsistency. “Some days I’m optimistic. There are times I wake up pessimistic”, he wrote. “I can’t control how I’m gonna feel”. He admitted that sometimes he would blame God for those negative feelings, but said he’s learning to change that behavior and go to prayer and ask for a change in perspective. “I’ve really been praying to God to help me see the best in people despite how people have used me the way I have” he said.
In what may be the most self-reflective moment, Bieber said: It is only God who can take the greed and selfishness from our hearts. Trying harder won’t work. Cuz I tried lol.”
These new confessions speak to some of the difficulties that Bieber has spoken about previously, such as his fight with addiction, anxiety, and the pressure of being famous. Even his marriage to Hailey Bieber has also been speculated, especially after she turned up alone in the Met Gala, compelling fans to question the future of their relationship. However, only months before, in August 2024, the couple had their first son – an important milestone that speaks of stability and commitment in spite of the public speculation.
All through, Bieber’s recent posts are a breath of clarity and openness. Not exactly a polished PR statement, his words come from someone at work with pain, faith, fear, and forgiveness. Instead of trying to console the fans with a perfect image, he’s providing something of greater value instead. honesty, even when it’s messy. And in the process, he might be not only healing himself but also making others not feel so alone with their own battles.
