When you are different, you don't conform to the rules of the world. In a world where everyone craves acceptance and tries to blend in, you decide to stand out, you are not restricted, you are willing to try out new things. You really bring a meaning to the saying that variety is the spice of life. In your own world, you are your own king and with the lack of need to answer to anyone, you are your own boss.
We were all designed to be different. Different colours coming together to make the painting of life an astounding beauty. Alas, over the years, most of us have conformed to the world around us, instead of making the world conform to us. We crave so much acceptance, don't want to be seen as boring , insane, weird, etc. if you ask me, life becomes boring when everyone is the same. Who will change the world if we are all the same?
You might say that I can't even begin to fathom out how it makes you feel to be the different one among your friends and acquaintances. Yes, you are right, I have no idea how you feel but I know how I felt being the different one. I've been called different things such as boring, insane, weirdo, etc. I've even had people who moved to the other side of the road upon sighting me and all this made me feel bad and I tried to become the cool one. However, did trying to change make me happy? No, I was losing myself, my own unique identity.
You are a gift to the world, you are the special one. If you decide to change because of a few people, you will be denying the world of the gift you have to give the world. If anyone is not understanding enough to accept you for who you are, then that person is not worth changing for. Believe me, people might mock you for being different but deep inside, they wish they possess the courage to do the same. Be the cheetah among the leopards.
