In my almost 20 years, I have come to realize that there is a spectrum of rebellion that everyone falls into. Some people are pretty rebellious, and some are tamer. Personally, I fall under the "pretty non-rebellious" category; I generally obey my parents, if they ask me to do something I will most likely do it, and I usually don't do stuff without their permission or without them knowing. I am cautious of what I do, and I think of the consequences of my actions. This can be helpful for me, but it can also be a hindrance. I find my non-rebellious side helps and hinders me in different ways: doing or not doing stupid things, and new experiences.
Being non-rebellious can be a good thing when it comes to stupid actions and choices. This trait may mean that you are less likely to do something that could harm you or others in any way. You may think your decisions over more and consider the consequences before participating in certain activities or taking certain actions. However, doing stupid things may help you to grow. By doing some of these stupid things, participating in some activities that may not be the best idea in hindsight, it helps you to learn what your limits and boundaries are. You'll know what you can handle and how much you can handle. You'll learn from your mistakes, which means you can handle the situation better or differently next time. Doing stupid things has elements of danger and has the potential to cause harm, but they can also be powerful learning experiences. Being smart with the decision to participate in a "stupid" act, when non-rebellious, is only usually done after careful consideration.
New experiences are a great thing; don't get me wrong. By being a non-rebellious person, I am generally cautious when it comes to new experiences. I like to try new things, but I'm careful with what I try. I think about the consequences of my decision or action, what could happen if I had a certain experience, and I'm a little more cautious about if I should have a certain experience or not. Being cautious with new experiences could potentially keep you safe, and it is a way for you to set limits for yourself. However, being non-rebellious could lead you to stay away from certain experiences because of fear or the possible consequences that you have come up with. You could talk yourself out of different experiences that could be really good for you, causing you to miss out on something that could give you the potential to grow.
I know that I'm not a rebellious person, and there are other people out there like me. I challenge you, and myself, to put yourself out there and to try different things. You can still think of the consequences, but if there's something you've always wanted to do or try, go for it. You can do this. Let out your rebellious side!
