People are so wrapped up in their self-image and reputation. Voices are muffled and personal opinions slowly fade. Morals and values are blurred between the lines of what is considered cool or lame. But everyone is entitled to their own individuality, so embrace that which makes you, you.
So what if they think you are a little strange? Honestly, who ever decided what is deemed normal? Everyone has his or her own idea of what normal is. Just the same, people define weird and strange and lame differently. And who ever determined what makes someone better than anyone else? That being said, you might as well accept the fact that you aren’t going to uphold everyone’s controversial standards, and that’s totally okay.
Believe it or not, this life isn’t actually measured by how many people adore you. Your self worth isn’t defined by how many parties you get invited to or how many friends you have. Instead, life is about enjoying the one you have been given. So stop being so self-conscious and allow yourself to live your life.
Do something crazy just to regret it later. Make a few mistakes to learn a lesson or two. Break the bondage of trying to “fit in” and simply choose to stand out. Whether or not it was the right or wrong thing to do at the time, at least you did it. At least you took a chance on yourself and found out what you are made of despite the disapproval of others.
Average is so overrated and outdated. People who refuse to trap themselves in a box bring about change in the world. So don’t be afraid to color outside the lines from time to time. Be a little loud and stop keeping your voice down. Dance like you’ll never dance again and live like there is no tomorrow.
Life is too short to go around keeping your head in the sand. Don’t be too afraid of sticking to the status quo that you let yourself miss out. Beat to your own drum and don’t let anyone dull your shine. You are individual and unique. The only approval you need is your own.
If you can look yourself in the mirror and like what you see, then why do you care about anyone’s opinion? Wear your hair crazy when you don’t feel like fixing it. Rock that bikini and own the body your soul resides in. Keep your head high and be proud of who you’ve been, who you are and who you are going to be. After all, life is made by the decisions you make, so make them count.
There is nothing wrong with living on the wild side every now and then. Just the same, there isn’t any shame in doing absolutely nothing for an entire day, or even an entire week. The important thing is that you do that which makes you happy. Because there is absolutely no reason to live your life being anything but happy, and that can only be achieved by being yourself.
