We know what it is like to be rejected, judged, ridiculed and isolated due to our differences, which may vary in personality traits, looks, skin colour, languages, talents, abilities, beliefs, values, interests, hobbies, economic and socio-status. In most cases, many tend to try and fit in by doing or following the crowd and that can be highly detrimental to our lives because its sole purpose is to fit in and not belong.
We all want to be heard, but our differences make us unique and motivate us to assist one another in different areas or spheres of life. Now we need to understand and accept that is okay to be different as it is less stressful, it makes us more innovative and critical-thinkers who dare to think differently, feel free to live our lives in the best manner, it helps us make a difference and lastly assists us in succeeding.
One needs to know oneself , be it internally or externally and this will fundamentally include one’s strengths and weaknesses, self-acceptance, one’s beliefs and values, be conscious, confident, practice listening, self-love, be a role model to your peers or those around you.
Questions
1.Have you over felt inferior for being different from everyone around you?
2.Now that you’ve read about being different, how would you apply this to your personal life?
3.How much courage would it take to stand out/be different from now onwards? Explain.
“No one can make you feel inferior without your consent. “ –Eleanor Roosevelt
“The one who follows the crowd will usually go no further than the crowd. Those who walk alone are likely to find themselves in places no one has ever been before.” – Francis Phillip Werdnig.
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