Tuesday, November 18, 2014

"U" is for having the courage to be "Unique"

Every individual is unique. All of us have our own stories, our own life experiences. And these experiences and events mold our character and the unique being that is an individual. And if we think of it, it's pretty awesome-- that of all the people who have come and gone on planet Earth, there was no one like you, and there will be none in the future either..... that's some food for thought!

And no one can become exactly like you or me, even if he or she tries. So the corollary is that we are best when we are being our own unique self. So why is it that so many of us will try so hard, to be like someone else? Its generally an exercise in futility, as no one can be like the original!

In today's world of instant gratification, where there is a scramble to reach the top of the social & professional ladder in the shortest time possible, a lot of folks will take shortcuts and step over others to get where they want to go, and will pretend not to have noticed the pain and hurt they caused in doing so. 

At this time, nowhere else in this entire universe are same thoughts going on in any other person's mind and soul, as are going through yours right now. No one can give meaning to your spirit and your character, except you... and you alone. So treasure your uniqueness--- enjoy it, cherish it, enhance it!

And more importantly, share your uniqueness. No one can smile your smile, no one can laugh like you and and no one can speak your words. Don't worry about the jabs that might come from your peers at your openness. Just remember, your true friends are those who like you the way you really are. Friendship is not about finding similarities, it is about respecting differences.


"I am not like most people." ~ Most people 

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