Sometimes we get it into our thinking that different automatically means wearing a pigeon on our heads, or having wild blue hair, but that isn't always the case. Different is getting up in the morning & looking into that mirror and loving the hell out of what you see. Different is not being the same size as the person next to you & being just fine with that because you both look awesome. I don't like defining myself, I just like to leave the door open to whatever I may like at any given moment. I like to be un-definable really.
Different doesn't always mean looking different, it's a way of being, a state of mind, that makes us stand out from the rest. If everyone was a jerk and you treat people with kindness - that makes you different, especially in this world today. If all the people are conforming to trends or what is apparently hot and you're sticking to what you love and feel good about - then you are being different.
I believe being different is giving yourself permission to be you - whatever the hell that may be! It doesn't matter, by being you - a healthy you, you open the doors to so many opportunities and best of all - love & happiness. I've talked to a lot of friends & gotten messages from people that have at times been afraid to be who they are & have been very unhappy, but once they took down those walls & decided to just love and be who they are at any moment, like a bird - they flew free.
One of the things I love about blogging is the vast array of different people I get to come in contact with, it's a joy. Without even realizing it, you are changing someone's world - hopefully for the better. You may be helping another feel loved or just dandy with being who they are. And I'll just say, you're all awesome, just as you are, never let anyone make you doubt that! Shine your light bright, so that others may feel brave enough to shine theirs!
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I agree with u dear! Just free our mind & soul! We only live once :) Have a great day queen doll M-C
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ReplyDeleteBeautifully written Kizzy, just what was needed on a cold, grey, wet morning.
ReplyDelete"Why fit in, when you were born to stand out" Dr. Seuss - I live by that quote.
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Yes, love that quote too :)) Have a lovely week doll!! Love loves xx
DeleteI absolutely agree! We're born unique and in order to stay that way we need to have the courage to go our own way. Reading this I came to think of the movie The Holiday when Arthur tells Iris; "Iris, in the movies we have leading ladies and we have the best friend. You, I can tell, are a leading lady, but for some reason you are behaving like the best friend." Let's all be leading ladies in our own lives! I wish you a darling day, sweets!
ReplyDeleteIndeed, so true :)) That's such a great line, I haven't seen this movie in a long time. Have a gorgeous week doll xx
DeleteNarrow mind people think that different means neglected, I totally agree with your thought instead!
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DeleteI'm with you Doll. We are all different and we should let it shine, instead of trying to hide our quirks.
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DeleteYes, clothes with hears on them, I love that as well. Different is wonderful. Always be YOU, that is the only way I think! Happy Monday dear! xx/Madsion
ReplyDeleteYesss :)) Different is indeed wonderful, it helps us to learn from each other and be at ease with ourselves :)) Have a gorgeous week :) xx
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DeleteI'm with you on this Doll, it's funny, this post actually helps me realise that I'm different and also makes me appreciate that fact, it's good to be different and to not be like everybody else and I need to stop feeling shame for not being like everybody else and not fitting in, maybe I've been going the right way about things my entire life, this post might have changed my perspective for a while, maybe even in the long term, thank you.
ReplyDeleteAm glad doll, I hope it does. Have a marvellous week & feel good about yourself, it's important!! x
DeleteBeautiful post, my dear Kizzy.
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DeleteYou're so right doll - different can be having a different state of mind and really owning it!
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Deleteagreed! we seem to be a world of people that have to go along with whatever is popular or acceptable at the time. thank you for being such a unique blogger and sharing not only your stylish fashion sense, but words of wisdom that encourage throughout the week! have a good one doll! x
ReplyDeleteIt's so true!! And you're welcome & thank you for being you too :))) Have a sweet week doll :)) x
DeleteI agree with you, leave mediocrity behind and move forward to be yourself, according to your ideas and principles, that's beautiful! This past weekend, my girls and I dressed Rockabilly style for dinner and then went for a walk outside ... when we walked in front of a group of teenagers, one of them made jokes of our clothes ... so pathetic! My husband turned his head to the teenager and said she probably was dressed in Chinese shops, so do not laugh if someone has personality. Sometimes it's hard to be different ... but that makes it beautiful!
ReplyDeleteIndeed!! It's a very hard thing to do, but one I feel gives so many more rewards back. Being ourselves is what makes us happiest :)) They were jealous of your beauty and charm ;)) Have a gorgeous week doll :))
DeleteWhat a beautiful way to start my day and my week darling. :) You are right....we all need to free ourselves from what is expected of us and just be ourselves. You are such an inspiration to me doll. You always know just how to make others feel loved and comfortable in their own skin. Love you Kizzy! Xo
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I totally agree with the sentiments you expressed here. It's our differences that make us all unique and special and we can't really go wrong if we're true to ourselves. Thanks for the reminder and have a lovely week Kizzy!
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DeleteKizzy, this made me cry. You have such a way with words. This was so beautiful. Beautifully written. You can always tell when someone is being who they truly are. It comes with ease. You're a much happier person when you are yourself.
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DeleteBeautiful post Lizzy. You often hear.."dare to be different " . Interesting saying and YES! ..we are ALL different AND that's the way it should be:)
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ReplyDeleteKizzy so many people preach this but not so many live it, I know you do. haha, that ballerina photo brought back memories...I was the one hanging upside down or wearing a different color tutu.
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DeleteLove that you describe different in many ways, not just a visual perspective. oh and beautiful photos to go with the post...love the goldfish one.
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DeleteAw Kizzy! This post was absolutely amazing. You rock, lady!
ReplyDeleteI love the butterfly picture. I agree that one of the great things about blogging is all the different people and different perspectives you get to read. Lots of the blogs I read are people that I don't have much in common with but I love seeing and reading about their lives.
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DeleteI feel different in many ways, all stemming from being a very sensitive soul. I'm lucky to have my family supporting and encouraging my peculiarities. And I'm lucky to be able to find inspiration in the words of great women, who catched my attention in the first place for their own peculiarities. Big hugs
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ReplyDeleteI love what you wrote...being different is just being ourselves and making the decisions we have to make at that moment because they're the right ones for us.
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youre so right! being different is more of a mentality and if you feel confident, then it doesnt matter what you wear, you'll stand out out on your own! :)
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My Mom always tells me and Roro this! In school, there are kids who try to make you feel like you have to be a certain way or have certain things to be ok. But I think that's silly. My Mom always tells us that we're unique and we should let our light shine! I really like what the lady is wearing in the first picture :D
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Absolutely agree with you!!! Love this post! Being different is who makes you who you are, it's an art! It means you're trying to live your own life, on your terms, with your values. It means you have courage to stand out from the mainstream. It means you’re quite interesting ;)
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What an inspiring message. I love to be different. It takes courage to be different.
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