The Lost Art of Individuality
Don't you know yet? It is your light that lights the worlds.
Rumi
What is so great about the subject of
individuality, apart from it being one of the most important distinctions
between you and everyone else – is that I could literally start writing on this
subject from every angle imaginable. That is truly fascinating, but not
surprising, as the subject allows for all the creativity you can detect, call
upon and express – all at the same time, my friend. Not that you would start
all of it at the same time, but you could start literally everywhere, and that
would be just right.
Don’t sacrifice your individuality to anything.
Instead, protect it with all your might. Fine tune into who you really are, and
never ever stop that process of learning, growing and expanding, because with
you – the universe is going places where no other soul can take it.
Even the opening statement like the one
above gives you a glimpse of the significance of having individual gifts,
thought processes, questioning and reasoning – because when all of these are
guided from within, the expansion we came here to realise is the most uplifting
concept fathomable. And you are at the centre of it – with your individual potential, which is limitless, but guided by your
passions, dreams and gifts you are aware of (and perhaps some that you only have
the hunch about).
What a brilliant, awe inspiring vision by
our creator!
The Conundrum Called Today
Unfortunately, the messages received from
pretty much everywhere, and from as early as we entered the education system –
have trained us to be less of who we are by nature (genuinely curious and
solution seeking and resourceful), and more of ‘follow this way’ (herd
mentality). The comments I have received from teachers from early school to
university (with the exception of one university, but that subject will be
covered in another post) - at almost every point where I applied and expressed
my own thinking – would be enough to make most people conform. And most do,
which is the saddest part.
Obviously, this method of teaching didn’t
work on me and I rebelled in all sorts of ways. To the point that everything
that’s called a system is not my cup
of tea. And, to balance that – everything that is called creation, imagination,
freedom, art and living – is. None of
those would be what they are, nor would they hold any meaning for me, if my
wings were clipped and if I was made to conform. Luckily, my family highly
values and recognises all individuality, and I am grateful to have preserved
myself (I am referring to all of who I am) as the unique and unrepeatable being.
Back when I was a teenager I wondered so
much why can’t I fit in any ‘group’ of people. Please understand, I wasn’t
outcast by anyone – but something inside me didn’t feel the belonging others so
clearly demonstrated that they identified with this or that group. To me, there
was always something short and missing there, even when I totally aligned with
that particular thinking, or style, or taste (whatever it was) - I always knew
there was more - more that I could bring; more of me that couldn’t fit within
the limiting identification that everyone else seemed to be OK with; and just
more, deeper and further than anyone was willing or interested to go, explore
and reach for.
Where Are You Hiding All of Who You Are?
Knowing that you are different, and
accepting it, are two different things. Now, imagine knowing that everyone,
every single person born into this world, is different - and not only
respecting everyone for it, but expecting everyone to feel and be free enough
to express this, without ever having to worry about how they are perceived.
Because we do not exist in the perception of anyone, or at least we shouldn’t.
Instead of being this natural expression of the creator through our dimension –
we have created another perception, this time in our own mind, because we think
that we are what we think other people think we are– and, as someone really
smart said – we live in this perception
of a perception of reality.
Yes, I know, my friend. We have made it way
too complicated. Our nature is complex, diverse and beautiful, but complicated
it is not. The brilliance of creation is wrapped in mystery, and perhaps that
is so that we can focus on the part we get to play on the leading edge of all creation, by perfecting ourselves
through this wonderful lens that we all have inside us. While it is brilliant
to be receiving messages and learning from everyone who resonates with us, as
these people are our teachers – it is not necessary to identify with their
thought processes, irrelevant how accurate they are.
Follow Your Bliss – Not Anyone Else’s
New ideas, new creation, innovation, and
progress – they are all in the hands and minds of those who can navigate
through information, select the part that is relevant (and takes their own thought
forward), but then go step further from that and, by bringing the best inside
them available to them in that moment – take it to a new level. Only the different can take it beyond where
it has been already!
The above applies to everything in life
(from parenting to museum curating) – this world needs your individuality. And
please, when I say ‘this world’ I do not mean any applied systems that clearly
aren’t working for the true benefit of humanity (but are dragging the name of
human through some thick mud). To me, when I say ‘this world’ I truly mean the
biggest picture you can imagine. And that, my friend, requires the best in you,
and all of you – playing the game of life.
Remember – You Are Safe Here
This is the sacred place between our souls. Thank you for sharing your visions, dreams and ideas. Your courage to be vulnerably seen will always be respected, and you will be treated with nothing but kindness and compassion. ♡
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