Uniqueness of YOU | Filed under General
For a few days, I have been searching and thinking about what I wanted to go here and was having a difficult time. It was one of those times when nothing was flowing and nothing felt right and then all of a sudden it hit me I want to talk about You…yes you not me but you so for the next several days this is going to be all about you. Come on get comfortable and enjoy your time with me, please.
You have been created as a completely unique individual. While your thoughts and ideas may be similar to those of other human beings, no one possesses exactly the same combination of gifts and dreams and hopes and ambitions that you carry within you. You are a marvelous, miraculous combination of potential and character, personality and ability.
When you look at other people and all that they’ve accomplished and all that they have, there’s no need to compare yourself with them. Quite simply put, their lives are different. They are where they are, and you are where you are. Your goal as a unique individual should not be to have and do the things that other people do, but to find your own path, your own way of being, your own way to accomplish your goals and reach your own dreams.
Remember always that there are people who would have you believe that you would be better off rejecting your uniqueness and acting just like everyone else. There are people who would like to see you have the same wants as everyone else so that you’ll be interested in buying their products or services. You are not here, though, to conform to what others want you to be–you are here to be yourself, to share your unique and special gifts with the people who are a part of your life. Do not distress yourself with imaginings of “what you should be” or “where you should be” or “what you should be accomplishing.” Instead, look at your life and look for the opportunities that are there for you to share your gifts and your unique perspective on life with others.
If you haven’t yet found the people who appreciate your uniqueness and your individuality, perhaps you haven’t been looking in the right places. There are many people who will appreciate you fully, but if you try to find “acceptance” among people who want you to change who you are in order to “fit in,” you’ll find that their acceptance is fleeting, and their loyalty to you depends upon your willingness to conform. Be you–always be you–and be with the people who will accept you for exactly what and who you are. You may not see these people now if you’re looking in the wrong places, but keep your eyes and your heart open, and listen to your intuition and your instincts.
Remember to be true to You and very soon you will find Life Is Simply Good. I hope you will return for more where I will talk some on the Beauty of You with my post right here at Always Victoria. Please share your thoughts with me and any comments for they are very important to me and allow me to continue to grow both educationally and many times spiritually. Until the next time you visit with me may you smile often.
April 27th, 2005 at 1:52 pm
Hey girl, I’m smiling! You are right on, there will never be another you. However the posibility is better than ever with the advent of cloning.I have always wonderd why others don’t feel or think like I do? I suppose this is how salesmanship got started. If you want someone to think as you do you have to sale them the idea! I will nevere forget in school one of my beautiful class mates was moving out of state. On the last day I told her how I had always liked her and wanted to date her. She said oh how I wish you would have. I sure would have gone with you! Well we will never no the could have beens. I told my wife about your gift to me and she said she doesen’t no you. I told her she knows what I like! Why… because I tell you! how can you ever know someone if you dont interact with eachother? I am rambeling! Have a good day girl!
April 27th, 2005 at 2:13 pm
I enjoy coming here because you write about the things that are not main stream. Your writings are tailored to make one think. Keep it up!:wave:
April 27th, 2005 at 2:33 pm
Yes Vickie - I agree with you whole heartedly. You share my sentiments. That was a warm, insightful and brilliant post. But coming from someone as remarkable as you, it is not surprising. ((( hugs )))
April 27th, 2005 at 4:13 pm
Knowing these things is essential in communicating with anyone (can you tell I’m liking my interpersonal communcations class?! LOL). To try and understand the person and where they’re coming from (opinions, experiences, etc.) will help us communicate with that person. Taking the time is worth it.
*HUGS*
April 27th, 2005 at 5:26 pm
Sometimes I think the unique me is hiding out in the bushes somewhere.:yes:
April 27th, 2005 at 6:57 pm
It took me a lot of years to realize this and appreciate it, but I’ve known it for some time now: God made me, and God doesn’t make junk. That’s why each one of us is precious and valuable.
If everyone knew this - really KNEW it - the world would be a kinder and happier place.
Excellent post, Vickie.
April 27th, 2005 at 8:11 pm
I second, er…seventh this!
April 27th, 2005 at 8:12 pm
Well, it feels like you are talking to each one of us. I feel as if you were talking right to me. Thank you BFF IWWW. I heart you. (((((hugs)))))
April 28th, 2005 at 9:35 am
I am glad I’m the only one of me. And I’m encouraged to hear your word affirming that it’s OK to just be you. Thanks. You are one of the great ones.
April 28th, 2005 at 9:58 am
And the earlier that a child learns this, the better off they are. It’s a rewarding thing to know, understand, appreciate and love our own uniqueness and our true selves. It’s doubly rewarding to see a child learn to do the same.
Happy Thursday