Bold Enough to be..............Original!!!!
"Originality implies being bold
enough to go beyond accepted norms."
Anthony Storr
John Mason said, "You were born an original, don't buy a copy."
I have to wonder when it happens,
when the thin line between original and copied merge,
become blurred,
sometimes,
even becomes obsolete.
Is it shortly after birth,
or perhaps when that first person laughs at us,
Is it the first roll of the eye
or
when someone begins to ignore us because we are too
different,
strange,
abnormal,
compared to societal standards?
We humans
strange creatures that we are,
spend so much time,
trying to be like each other
that
somehow
we lose
the wonder
of being
the original copy--the one unlike any other--
we feel ashamed, embarrassed, unwelcome
to
be free to be me.
What is it in us
that allows us
to give ourselves up so easily?
I love original people,
those
who are so comfortable in their own skin,
that it
is
almost
second nature
to both
be
themselves
while at the same time,
loving and accepting
everyone else
for what they are and who they are...
there doesn't seem to be many originals left in the world.
To be
free
comfortable
and
actually love
our own skin
in
a society
that
encourages
us
to buy the same jeans,
the expensive tennis shoes,
or the fashion shirt
the day
--
Courage and heart and spunk and self-love
only then
can
we
be strong enough
brave enough
free
enough
to
be free of the protective camouflage sameness
that
allows humankind to blend together in
a
bland sameness mush.
Original
that is the happening place,
comfortable within the skin
we are given,
Free enough to spread out our wings
and
allow the true colors of self
to explode and pop out in boldness
to
add a little color
to
a
camouflaged world.
On this night
take a few minutes and go inside
find your inner spirit
and
let it fly.
Go forth in boldness
leaving behind the copy the world
has placed on you...
Fling the door open and scream,
Look at me world
I'm me!!!
and
it feels pretty damn good!
Think about it
and
live a life of boldness
and
original color.
hugs and blessings...
posted by pleemiller @ 8:39 PM
4 Comments
4 Comments:
You make a very good point on when the line between originality and conformity is blurred. I'd be willing to to bet it would probably be when the first person laughs at us, humilates us, makes us feel inferior because we are different. That sense of rejection could trigger a defense mechanism within us to conform to what is considered "normal" so that we do not have to feel that rejection again.
I am right there with you though, people who are original, people with something interesting to say, like yourself are fascinating to talk to. Comfort with who you are is the greatest feeling and the greatest thing to find within someone else.
Wonderful post and so inspiring ~ Hope all is well with you and yours ~ thanks for sharing ~ hugs and namaste, Carol ^_^ (Share the Creative Journey and A Creative Harbor)
You've said this so well. I've always been one (I'm ashamed to say) who can be intimidated by others' disapproval. I've even memorized something out of one of Wayne W. Dyer's books, "You must learn to be independant of the good opinion of other people." This is easier said than done.
Thank your for such an inspirational poste!
Hmm, this one got me thinking about many things as usual. Why become yet another Xerox copy? Somehow, I don't believe that the world allows originals to remain unspoiled. People have a way of punishing anyone who insists on being themselves. It's so much easier to be like everyone else.
It is a challenge isn't it, though? To be the best version of ourselves.Enjoyed the post and the picture.
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