I AM SO GLAD I’M NOT NORMAL!

If normal behaviour defines what is often usual, typical, average, predictable, common or ordinary, then not normal could easily describe what is unusual, exceptional, outstanding, unpredictable, uncommon or amazing and so on. By the way, before I go any further, let’s have a really brief look at some of the ways society tends to label people who are not ‘normal’: Freak, weird, defective, queer, broken, damaged, misfit, strange etcetera and etcetera.

Are you a little quirky or ‘weird’? Are you a bit of a ‘social reject’? Do you look different or act differently; are you outstanding? Do you not fit in in some way?

To be honest, being called ‘weird’ used to really upset me, a lot. It would leave me feeling really down on myself and even in tears at times. Now I realise it was really a compliment in a way. Yes, I am a little different; I am a spiritualist (who follows no religion), I have grey hair or sometimes purple hair (because I don’t dye it a ‘normal’ colour like most other 40 something grey haired folk), I teach my children philosophy (the power of thought and reasoning), over the years I have expanded my fat cells a little (because chocolate tastes so undeniably fantastic), my socks are rarely anything other than super colourful striped creations and I am a writer (which I suppose is a little more common these days). Yes, I am not normal because I’m amazing, much like you I’m sure, and in reaching this conclusion I have never felt prouder, more excited and more empowered.

I have come to the realisation that, from now on, if someone describes me as normal I will know it’s because I am not making enough of a difference in this world. Being called ‘normal’ means I will need to turn up my freakishness (and my courage) to full volume. If you are ‘weird’ or whacky in some way, let’s embrace our weirdness together in order to conquer mediocrity! We shall be soldiers of the revolution. After all, someone needs to fight against ‘normal’. C’mon, fist pump in the air…let’s do it! Let’s create a new ‘normal’.

Whilst it does remain perfectly natural for us to question where it is we fit into society, there is something truly super natural about finding your real self; it is then that you can make a much deeper connection to the source of all amazing energy in this world. Finally, you can be free to jump right into that quirky flow (where you genuinely fit in) and live the life you’ve always dreamed of. The truth is, if you have fought your demons and won it is only then that you can ever really truly super naturally love yourself completely, without other people’s opinions getting in the way.

Remember, you are unusual, exceptional, outstanding, unpredictable, uncommon and amazing. Be proud of your amazingness; where it like a skin and dance around in it occasionally. You’ll be bound to get the odd smile here and there (especially from those people who are as amazing as you). And, by the way, the next time someone defines you or your beliefs as being ‘weird’, you should feel free to say ‘I don’t expect the average, typical or ordinary person (such as yourself) to understand me.’