Most of us express our distinctiveness in many ways throughout
our lives. Although, as we proudly share our offbeat traits and preferences
with the world, we take great pains to downplay those eccentricities we
ourselves deem odd. Instead of living lives colored by these quirky impulses,
we seek out socially acceptable outlets for our peculiarities. We may not
realize that we are editing ourselves in this way because our individual
societal awareness is unintentionally attuned to the attitudes of the people
we encounter each day. Over time, we have learned to suppress some of the
most fun aspects of individuality. To rediscover and embrace these buried
traits, we need only ask ourselves what we would do if we knew for certain
that no one would judge our choices.
Visualizing this day without judgment can help you better understand the
idiosyncrasies that are an important part of who you are but seldom manifest
themselves in your existence. Perhaps you secretly dream of replacing
grown-up, conservative clothing in favor of a changing array of costumes. You
may envision yourself painting your car electric-green, hugging the trees in
a crowded local park, singing joyous songs as you skip through your
community, or taking up an exciting hobby like fire spinning. Try not to be
surprised, however, if your imagination takes you in unexpectedly simple
directions. In your musings, you may see yourself doing things such as
breaking out in dance or dying your hair a fun color. Regardless of the
nature of your suppressed peculiarities, ask yourself what is really stopping
you from making them a part of your life, and then resolve to incorporate at
least one into your everyday existence.
Life as we know it is so short. Making the most of years we are granted is a
matter of being ourselves even though we know that we will inevitably
encounter people who disapprove of our choices. When you shake your tail
feathers like no one is watching, you will discover that there are many
others who appreciate you because you are willing to let go of any
inhibition. By doing this you help others know it is okay. No one else in the
world is precisely like you and, each time you revel in this simple fact, you
rededicate yourself to the celebration of individuality.
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