The definition of unique finds itself as being the only one of its kind and unlike anything else. The unique qualities of us make us distinctive, special, individual and even idiosyncratic! What? Idiosyncratic? That sounds like idiot with some syncratic in it! Oh...it means distinctive, unique and more. Whew....for a second there I thought being critical was going to be okay as our uniqueness makes us idiots! Actually it can if our approach is off! We need to stop thinking of the uniqueness of others as strange and "scary". How can we build upon these qualities? How can we be compassionate?
Uniqueness is being limited in occurrence to certain situations, areas and classes as well as being limited to a single outcome or result. Here is where we are challenged to see the beauty in the unique qualities we all have. Certain groups have unique customs, foods, language and other qualities that identify them. Within each of these groups we begin to find unique qualities among the individuals. These qualities can be physical, emotional, attitudinal, and more.... We tend to judge groups based on the outlying qualities and fail to realize that the individuals themselves are different. Once we begin to know and truly understand the individuals, we begin to realize the beauty of the group. We see a physical uniqueness of someone or observe a unique behavior and then immediately go back to our perceptions. Our perceptions are based on our prior experiences, thoughts, implanted beliefs, upbringing, what she said, and more! We create our realities of someone or some group with our perceptions based on what we have heard or through "one" experience. We focus on the perception and begin to judge and miss out on the opportunity to grow from that individual or group and even to share our uniqueness with them. Guess what? As you throw your perceptions and fail to embrace the uniqueness of those around you, they are doing the same to you!
How do we stop the madness? It is quite simple. Mastering the simplicity is an amazing thing. If you would take an approach that celebrates what is before you, you would begin to see how wonderful YOU are as well as how wonderful those around you are! Instead of focusing on the failure and creating issues, look at the upside of each person, quality and situation. From all that seems bad, comes good. If we would embrace and accept ourselves and those around us for who we are, we would have enhanced relationships and experiences. You might be like...."What are you talking about?" I understand because my uniqueness is based on seeing the opportunity for ALL to experience an amazing life adventure! I see qualities in people they don't see themselves and know the amazing things they could do with their uniqueness. I tell them! It isn't hard to see your own potential of your uniqueness if you let go! To let go is to judge less and love more! Wake up each day and be thankful for who you are and for others, scream that the day is going to be the best ever and carry your positive attitude with you throughout the day. When someone begins to fall or fail, catch them. When someone around you begins to lose faith in themselves and their uniqueness, support them. We can't change those around us, but only influence them. If we begin to look at the beauty in the uniqueness of ourselves and others and celebrate it, then those around us will begin to do the same. As smiles are contagious in life, so are our reactions and behaviors towards ourselves and others!
Go live life and love all the uniqueness of each day!
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