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Find Your Different

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You Are Different

Unlike in nature, form, or quality, different- not the same as another or each other.

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Don’t be afraid to stand out.

One of the most challenging things to be in life is different. ut it is in our differences that our true strength lies. We live in a society that bombards us with messages of conformity. It’s what we wear, what we eat, what we buy. In all things, we get the message to fit in, be a part of the system, and don’t stand out! Although there is safety in following along, there is a joy that being different brings. Never be afraid to be different from everyone else; that is where your gold is hidden. Be conscious today of your unique thoughts, words, and actions. Look at your inundated messages telling you to conform to the group and improve.

Beauty of Different

There are billions of people in the world, yet no one is exactly like you. You are unique and one of a kind. It is incredible when you think about it. Of all these people, nobody has the same thoughts, ideas, physical Differentappearance, or abilities that you do. It s important to remember that you are unique because so many people want you to be unoriginal and just a “normal” member of the world. Ple e do NOT believe it. There is beauty in being different. The value of a diamond is the rarity; the value in you is the same.

Life sometimes brings challenges that make you feel like you are just a tiny and ordinary pebble on a beach covered in small and ordinary stones. That s a time of challenge. All c challenges life gives you come with the opportunity for personal growth. Remember that you are a unique and one-of-a-kind treasure when you feel unremarkable or not special. Your thoughts, words, and actions are unique to you, and nobody else can contribute them. Don’t let the unique treasure inside you die on the vine of fear. There s beauty in being different. When w  celebrate the difference in others, we see the difference in ourselves.

Those Who Mind Don’t Matter.

When it comes to being yourself, always notice those attacking your differences. It may e an overt attack that states a general mocking of your unique qualities. But more often, it is a covert operation. Occurring in different subtle, passive-aggressive moments. Quick, direct statements and actions from people you encounter can profoundly affect how different you dare to be. Understand that when you are different, you can pose a threat to some people. Some people e are so unhappy with themselves that they spend a lot of time making sure everyone else feels bad.

Recognize them for what they are, damaged and afraid. Let their words roll off your back. Just because they aren’t happy, don’t let them take your happiness in creating what only you can create. Find the people who are going to encourage your unique self. Those who s e the uniqueness only you possess and spend time with them. Understand that being different is a gift and must be protected and nurtured. Be, do, and pursue the goals you feel in your heart that you should, regardless of how the world labels these things. This is the place in yourself where you will find the treasure you possess.

The World Needs Different

The most important thing to remember is the world needs you to be yourself and unique. There is no need to seek ways to differentiate yourself from the pack. Just by being uniquely you, this will happen. When it makes your contribution to the world will be made. There is a collective story that many of us are taught to believe in our developing years. Go to school, get good grades, graduate, get a job, work for 30 years, retire, and then wait to die. More and more, some people are choosing a different path.

Just because this path would be best to create a society of mindless consumers, it isn’t great for allowing you to be your true unique self. You can see the fear others have whenever a person varies from this path. They are looked on almost as if they are in danger, and they aren’t. In fact, the o ly danger is not following the path that allows them to be different from that collective expectation. Follow your own path, have the courage, and what you create and contribute will make the world better.

What makes you different?

Have you ever not done what you wanted to fit in? When?

Where ha e you let your differences show recently?

What power comes to you for being different?

“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is an accomplishment.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson.

“One of the greatest regrets in life is being what others would want you to be, rather than being yourself.” ― Shannon L. Alder.

Our differences are revealed to each other as time passes on……………….

 

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One of A Kind

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The human experience can be a confusing ride. We are all created with unique gifts, Be Differentpersonalities, talents, looks, and likes.  Each of us a one of a kind wonder, but in our society, it seems that our individuality is either discouraged or ignored.  We spend a whole lot of time trying to be the same as others and worrying about fitting into the expectation of society or, more significantly, the approval of others. As I grew up, I was inundated with messages to fit in. Being unique was a horrible fate and avoided at all costs. Life was a struggle to continually “be normal” and not deviate from what society told me we could and should hope to be. If I was experiencing this struggle, I am sure others did too. There have to be others who are hiding their true selves just to fit in.  Don’t let life take away your individuality.  Letting society tell you what you should be, rather than working on being who you should be.  Be unique today, and it all starts with a greater awareness of your thoughts about yourself today.  Notice these ideas and the emotions they bring to the surface in you. The words you use, and the actions that you take.  We are all gifted, and it’s a journey to find our gifts and share them with the world.

Strength Arise When You are Unique

be differentEach of us is unique, and it is one of the gifts that you get just being alive. It is a cruel joke that so much of our programming in life is to deny us the awareness of our unique magic inside. It is no wonder that there is rampant drug use and increasing cases of depression when nobody is really encouraged to be themselves. What could be more painful than not being allowed to be who you are in your natural state?.

I believe that denying our skills, talents, creativity and unique abilities is a punishment that causes much pain and suffering in the world. We should develop a society that embraces differences, not criticize them. All differences bring strength to a family, a workplace, a school, a town, a city, a country, and the world. It is only fear that stops this from happening. Be Unique. Don’t fall in line like a sheep, color your way, run, don’t walk. Be who you feel you are, and never apologize for it.

Defeat Fear, Be Different

Our society has done a masterful job of making all people feel inadequate with themselves in every way be differentpossible. We are bombarded with images of “perfect” people that we should try to look like. This is impossible, so we feel inadequate, and we try to fill those insecurities with “stuff.”  Which is what the marketing propaganda wants. Buy this, and you will feel better. The story we are told makes us believe that we will never be happy until we have all of the “things” we are being sold.  But this has never worked to ease the pain I have felt. You end up with a lot of meaningless stuff and an empty soul.

To allow uniqueness to be really celebrated,  we have to find a way to get over this type of brainwashing, be happy being ourselves, and be comfortable being different and wonderful.  This will only happen when we start to appreciate our unique talents and perspectives. That will allow us to look for and appreciate the uniqueness of others as well. It starts by noticing the programming that you are inundated with and ignoring it. Be different, be yourself, and be proud of being who you are.

 Uniquely You

So how does it feel to know that you are the only one that has ever existed exactly like you? In all the billions of people throughout time, nobody has been like you, and you are one of a kind and unique to you. Others may try to imitate, but they will fail in matching the real thing. That is you and your special ways of doing things.  From how you make cookies to how often you work out at the gym.  You are the only one who does it like you.

There is power in this knowledge. Yes, we are all connected and have similarities with other people, but there isn’t anyone who can think as you do, talk like you do, act as you do, provide the joy you do, or do anything that you can do.  One of the things I find is people who really learn to like themselves. Their strengths and their flaws become unique and special in their lives.  In the end, it doesn’t matter what anyone else thinks about us and the things we have done. It matters what we think, and those thoughts are one of a kind to us.  Look at and notice your thoughts today and how they make you a unique person ready to contribute to the world. See how your unique thoughts lead to your emotions, your words, and, of course, your actions.  Your choices are unique to you.

“You are unique, there is no denying it, and that gift makes you powerful.”

“Always remember that you are absolutely unique. Just like everyone else.”-  Margaret Mead

“Being the best is great, you’re the number one. Being unique is greater, you’re the only one.”  –  Anonymous.

“Embrace your uniqueness. Time is much too short to be living someone else’s life.”  –  Kobi Yamada.

Ah, we can dance if we want to, we can leave your friends behind
Cause your friends don’t dance and if they don’t dance
Well, there are no friends of mine…………