Normal

Define normal...

I think that its utterly absurd that there is a massive amount of people in the world trying to be 'Normal'. What is normal?!

Trying to be something you're clearly not, just to fit in with the 'Normal' crowd or group. Suppressing the side of you that makes you beautifully unique, JUST TO IMPRESS OTHERS. Is that really what you want? Is that really how you want to live your life?

The definition of the word Normal has 'conforming to a standard' in it. In my opinion this simply translates to conforming to someone else’s standard of normal.

My goal here is that those people that might read this blog, that constantly tell young children or young adults, 'why, can’t you just be normal' or ' you HAVE to be normal to make friends or for people to like you'. That is so destructive to say to someone and it actually doesn’t matter what age group they fall under.

If you are one of those people I urge you to be a little more kind with your words, because those words can have an immense effect on a child, young adult or adult’s self-esteem. They might smile when you say it and pretend it doesn’t affect them or even comply by suppressing what makes them unique. Just to make you happy with someone's version of 'normal' that you think is right.

I also know that those people that use these words are most likely victims of someone else whether it be family or friends that at some point told them that fitting in is better than being yourself. There is nothing wrong with being you. You don’t have to conform to anyone's version of normal.

Frankly if you are one of those people then, you know what. It’s never too late for you to be yourself too. Never mind the negative people that will try and make you fit into their circle or their box. Think outside the box or better yet get rid of the box all together and just be what comes naturally to you.

Find your own version of Normal and encourage others to do the same instead of diminishing their self-esteem with forcing them to be 'Normal'.

Whether your version of normal is to read the newspaper but you're 10 years old. There is nothing wrong with that.

Whether you want to play games with your kids in public but you're too afraid of what people might think because it’s not 'Normal' for an adult to conduct themselves in this manner. STOP THAT NEGATIVE THINKING! its your kids, if it makes you happy and them happy then why not.

And if your current circle of friends or family don’t understand the unique version of Normal you are. That’s their opinion and they're entitled to have an opinion. This doesn’t in any way mean that their opinion should affect who you really are.

You are not ordinary but rather extraordinary in every way.

No matter what people say or if they don’t understand. That’s okay too. People often dismiss or fear what they don’t understand. Don’t let it define you.

Always be your own version of Normal