why do we exist in a society where we constantly feel the need to tear each other down? we pride ourselves in being 'individual' and condemn conformity, but the reality is, the second someone does something that is outside the box of the acceptable conventions, they are ridiculed, criticised, ripped to shreds. in these instances, there is never any kind of solidarity. one person is targeted, and everyone else joins in stripping them of their dignity and self-confidence. why do we have to have this constant negativity in our lives? isn't it so much better to be positive and uplifting? a good challenge to set oneself is to give out one compliment a day, if not more. you'd be surprised at how a small comment such as 'your hair looks nice today' or 'i like what you did there' can fill someone else with so much joy. it makes you feel good about yourself too. this said, be genuine. nobody likes a fake. i wish we had the kind of world that embraced individuality, rather than shut it down. dare to be different is such a bang-on phrase. because it really does take a lot of courage to really step out of the boat, away from the flock, and be different. we say that we're an accepting, tolerant society, and that it's okay to be different. but really, we're only accepting to a point. which kind of defeats the purpose, because if you're being different within the constraints of the accepted societal norms, you're actually conforming. and if you step outside of said constraints, you'll
be shot down. well baaa humbug to you. i'd rather not be a sheep, thanks.
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"You are unique, like everyone else" - I have frequently found myself on the stereotyped, ridiculed side of 'normality' - and agree this world, although we are all told and often forced to condemn conformity, shoots down those who do open up, act ourselves - or even act to what some would believe is 'different'
ReplyDeleteIn my experiences, in this messed up world and at this young age it is very - despite the good I know it does to everyone, especially you girls - difficult to give compliments, even those as simple as "you look nice today" or "I like your hair." Being single, if I say something nice to a girl, I must be hitting on her. I recently told my closest female friend that she looked amazing one night at a party, though I had to add "saying that, as a friend, of course" to quell the resulting awkwardness. It seems that ‘being nice’ is no longer as common place in the world as it once was…
This world embraces those who want to ridicule, shoot others down, or make their life all the more 'enjoyable' - whereas it constantly tests those who are truly trying to do good in the world
"every man has to go through hell, to reach his paradise" - and I plan to reach my paradise with my own unique personality, my quirks and skills, and I’ll try my hardest to reach it with my own happiness intact
I hope you do the same
:)