TRENDS = FRIENDS

Have you ever been on the receiving end of criticism regarding your fashion style? Or maybe the way you wear your hair, the car you drive...and god forbid...the kind of dog you own! At some point in your life you have or you still do. And for what? Tell me, what is the whole purpose? The answer is, so you can be popular and accepted. Really? I have a feeling I'm headed for a rant. Look around you, listen to the news or read the headlines. What is the number one topic these days? Bullying, that's what is topping blogs, news, and mindsets. Now you tell me, why? Because of how someone looks or talks, or what they're wearing. On one hand you've got the soccer mom who's pissed off because some kid made fun of her kid, but on the other side of the conversation she's rolling her eyes at the dreadful way her neighbor wears her makeup. What I'm finding here is people who are out of balance with WHO they are. Frankly, most people have no idea who they are. Social media tells you that this season you have to do this or that, or look this way or that, and if you don't you will not be popular or gain new friends. Excuse me, but the last time I looked, I was born into a free country to look and be who I wish to be. My individuality isn't for sale peeps. And....here's the clincher...I don't need YOUR opinion to validate who I am as a person! Each of us are unique in every way imaginable. If you ask me, some people are more concerned with what attire they're wearing on the outside than the attitude they carry on the inside. And it's that kind of attitude that breeds contempt for others individuality. If blue was the only color in the world, or purple the only color skin, this world would be a very boring place to live. What makes life exciting is the variety of creation and everything that encompasses fruition of creativity! Seriously people, if you want to be enslaved by the current trends of social mediocrity, that's your deal. But as for me, I love the fact that I can look all around me and see the beauty of humanity with all of its flaws, and in all of its unique grandeur. If it takes putting me into a social cookie cutter to be accepted...well I guess I'm just going to have to pass on that. There are others out there who feel the same as I do, but they haven't taken that step of faith into the realization that they were born unique and that their destiny on this planet was designed specifically for them and them alone to fulfill. I want to encourage you today, to stop and take a look around you. Inhale the wonder of the world around you and realize that you are not alone. Your individuality is what makes you so special. So what if you're not into the latest styles. Who cares if your car isn't the newest, or your house isn't considered chic on the block. Just change your mind and believe, that it just doesn't matter. You are who you are. Obviously we can all make alterations in our lives to be the best "us" we can be. Because humanity counts on us to pave the way for the next generation to benefit from our legacy. What do you have to offer? Maybe little in the eyes of some, but in the big picture, you matter. And your life does directly effect someone somewhere. It's your choice as to how you want to impact humanity; good, bad, or indifferent. Either way, you will in some manner. Just remember. You are YOU and you are special and unique and I applaud you for it. All it takes is realizing that you add to the variety and beauty of this world and no one can take that from you unless you allow it. Your choices are that...your choices. So, I encourage you to make the choice to be a person of Honor, Integrity, Loyalty and Courage. These things last forever my friend.

Ninja Hugs, ~M