We live in a world with billions of other people. Each one is unique and different from us in some way. There are all kinds of ideas, beliefs, patterns, laws, rules, and interpretations. We may understand and agree with some of them and others may escape our comprehension altogether. There is a lot of diversity in everything and it can be difficult to understand it all. If we get tangled up in a situation where others are doing things we aren’t comfortable with we may be concerned about what will happen next. If they are doing or saying things that make us unsure, we don’t have to remain in place. We can always step aside and walk away. Everything is continually changing and the world may seem crazy at times like everything has turned upside down and nothing is right. No matter what others are doing we can hold onto what is important to us. Even if nobody else agrees we can continue forward according to our own personal convictions and desires. We may need to swim upstream against a current of people going the other way, but we are strong enough to continue toward our goals. Our decisions are ours to make and we don’t need approval or agreement to make them. We can do the things we want to do and go where we want to go. Every destination is possible even if we’re the only one who wants to go there. Our uniqueness is what brings blessings to the world around us. We can be exactly who we are and find happiness. Swimming upstream takes more energy than going with the flow but we are strong and capable, and can make all our dreams come true.
Societal norms and family traditions can define how we live our lives. It’s easy to go along with what everyone else is doing and comply with traditional patterns. Many people find comfort in conformity and there is historical strength in tradition. Those roads are well paved from constant travelers and on them our roles are clearly defined. Doing what is expected may work for us but predictable roads will only take us to predictable destinations. If we want something different we must change direction and forge a new path. There are endless roads we can choose and unlimited destinations before us. We can determine what we want the most and then begin forward on the road that will take us to it.
Blending in is much easier than being different. If we do things and basically look like most of the people around us it may be easier to find acceptance and navigate forward. But every one of us is unique and have specific and exclusive gifts to offer. If we keep them hidden in an effort to conform, the world will miss out on our particular influence. We have so much to offer. We can be confident in stepping forward as we are and truly expressing our individuality. The world needs our viewpoint and is blessed because we are here.
Today if you feel like you’re swimming upstream and are tired of pushing ahead, remember how much you have to offer. You bring a light that no one else can share. Let us see who you really are and show us your strength. Everyone wants to share your life and know you. Be confident in being yourself. It’s the very best you can be.
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