I’ve been thinking a lot about the word “weird”. I really
like it. I know it’s often used as an insult, but no matter in what context
someone uses it to describe me, I take it as a compliment. Why? Because it
means I’m stepping outside of someone else’s self-imposed limitations and not
being restricted by them.
When someone refers to another as “weird” in a derogatory
way, it’s because the “weird” person represents something that’s way out of the
comfort zone of the other individual. Whenever we push ourselves beyond the
limits of our comfort zone it leads to growth. And since growth is what we’re
here for, if I light up something in you by my weirdness, well then, you’re welcome!
And remember, if you’re stuck in this judgmental mindset just
know that there are going to be plenty of “weirdos” that come along throughout your
life to help you move past it. So get out of your box, kick it to the curb, and
go have fun hanging out with the other oddballs!
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From Over There:
“To be comfortable
in the presence of those who you perceive to be different than you is to first
be comfortable with yourself. It is the individual who judges others harshly
that is in non-acceptance of themselves. To accept the self without the need
for action minimized by socially imposed norms is the path to true liberation
and acceptance of all. This acceptance allows the unique traits of individuals
to flourish, creating a more balanced and egalitarian society.”
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Featured Guest: Christine Arylo
Christine is an inspirational catalyst for women and
girls everywhere, daring, inspiring and guiding them to be, love and live their
REAL MEs… instead of the images they often find themselves trying to live into. She sees clients through her life coaching company, Dare to Live You, and is
the author of two books, Choosing ME
Before WE, and her latest, Madly
in Love with Me: The Daring Adventure of Becoming Your Own Best Friend.
Christine leads workshops throughout the
US, and her message is featured on top radio stations across the country. To
learn more about Christine, please visit: madlyinlovewithme.com.
She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband Noah and their dog,
Nanook.
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