Society has moulded our minds to believe that if we don't dress a certain way, talk a certain way, or act a certain way, than we are not "normal". But who has the right to make those kinds of decisions. Is there one person out there who dictates how one is to dress, talk, and act? I don't think so. I think it is up to us to make the decisions about how we want to conduct OUR lives.
Do we live in a world that tricks us into thinking one way or another? Of course we do!! Social media, television, movies, magazines, etc.. All these outlets brainwash us into thinking a certain way. These outlets shape our minds and tweak our views.. Crazy to think someone can have that much power over our thinking.
Did I buy my Nike Livestrong shoes because the commercial made me think I would run faster and gain a six pack just from wearing them?? You bet!!!
Did I start drinking Monster Rehab because on the label it describes a Las Vegas pool party and who doesn't want to be a part of that???? YUP!!
Do I look in the mirror and point out my many "imperfections" because television has told me that if i'm not 100lbs or less, I am "average"??? EVERYDAY!!
I would like to say I am not a victim of this world, but I am... It really is hard not to be.
I look back to my high school days, a time where we are self conscious, scared, and just wanting to be "normal". During this time though, I was the complete opposite. I remember when I owned Spice Girl platform shoes, a bright blue furry jacket, and florescent orange pants, which I wore all at the same time and was convinced I looked good. HAHA! Now looking back I think, "How the heck did I think that was cool?". But not only did I think I looked good, I felt good. I didn't care what people thought and I think because of this, no one really thought much of my hideous outfit. At least to my knowledge I never heard a negative comment. At that point in my life, I was a flamingo! I didn't care what people thought and I had my own style.
My goal of this post is to find the flamingo in me again and to ask that each person who reads this, finds their flamingo. It is easy to be the pigeon and blend with everyone else. But it is liberating to come out and be your own identity. Show the flamingo in you! I dare you! ;)
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