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What Makes Us Different?

Can you tell me what makes you different from someone next to you?

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What Makes Us Different?
Grace Engel

What makes us different from the person next to us?

We all have problems and stress surrounding us, but what makes you different from the person that is probably dealing with a similar problem? Don't use your talents because you never know what people are capable of until they show what they are truly made of. Don't even think of using your level in education because no one truly knows where they stopped their education with actual professors, because in this world we are always learning even when we leave school.

What does your personality tell us about you?

Some people in this crazy world have personalities that are irresistible, and some that are so annoying that you want to punch them in the face. You never know a person's personality until you got to know them as a friend, not just as a stranger or a person. Teachers used to tell me, "Your best friend will have a similar personality to you." I never comprehended that idea because I could tell that they were saying that I wasn't unique if someone has a relatable personality to me. We are all created for a reason in this screwed up world, but the question stands. What makes us different from the person next to us?

Is your sexuality better than others?

I have heard some egotistical phrase from males that are straight that they can turn these beautiful committed females from lesbian to straight with "their charm." People make you want to understand why they think their sexuality is better than others, like we are still equal. We all take one step at a time. So no one should be acting "high and mighty" because of their sexuality, ever. If someone does, that says people need to stop giving those people the confidence boost and give it to you; because you are more confident for showing yourself to the world.

Does doing nice things make you different?

Yes and no. We should always try and do one nice thing for someone that isn't ourselves. James 1:17 said, "All good things always happen to those who wait," and I don't comprehend the Bible correctly but that was easy even for me to understand and acknowledge. Every time I would volunteer at a hospital, veteran center or medical center, I would think of that line more for the audience than for me. We need more people in this maniacal world to do more nice things. Sometimes doing the nice thing isn't the best. It usually depends on timing. Yes, you want to be a good person and help someone in their time of need, but sometimes it is better to let a person be alone and figure it out themselves. That's the nice thing to do for them.

Have you answered the question yet?

You want to know what makes you different from that person next to you. They aren't you. You are unique in your own ways. No one can dance as crazy as you probably do. No one can sing as angelic as you do. You are the beautiful person inside and out. People shouldn't give you reasons to change for the "greater good" of society, you just being you is the "greater good." Yes, everyone has problems and stress in their own lives but they don't have your problems or stress. You managed to stand up against the norms and show your confidence to the ignorant people in this world. Change this world and make it the best place you can make for yourself and the people you care most about just by doing some nice things.

You rock at being you.

Don't change for anyone. Not a boy, girl, parent or professor should change how amazing you are as a person. Stay awesome, beautiful people.

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