ALL CHILDREN SHOULD BE SHOWN THIS POST AS WELL AS ADULTS. BEING DIFFERENT was posted 3 years ago, I absolutely feel it needs repeating in these times. BEING DIFFERENT as the following says, harms no one.

It is DIFFICULT being thought to be DIFFERENT or to be seen as DIFFERENT. You may pay a price for BEING DIFFERENT, but it is important to not fear to be DIFFERENT. At home, school and at work most people may give you a wide circle. It is not that you are truly DIFFERENT, it is how you see things that are DIFFERENT. Your perspective can be DIFFERENT than most people.

Like having a DINOSAUR as a pet. People will tell you to give the DINOSAUR up because they do not exist anymore. But he does exist for you. So you then become judged on what you imagine. Not on how well you play, or how well you do at work or how well you solve problems, but on how you see things DIFFERENTLY.

Debussy said music is the SPACE between the notes. Cezanne said SPACE in a painting makes the observer’s imagination work. Lao Tzu said that empty SPACE gives usefulness. So do not be upset if anyone accuses you of having too much SPACE between your ears.

When you see someone DIFFERENT embrace their freedom, embrace their DIFFERENCE. If you have the inclination to be DIFFERENT, then follow your heart. As long as you are NOT hurting anyone or curtailing anyone’s liberty, then dare to be! Do not listen to that silent little voice of judgment in your head. HUG THAT DINOSAUR. 

Fly off to a DIFFERENT level. But—there is always a but in life—be prepared for people talking and laughing behind your back. YOU HAVE TO BE STRONG IN YOUR BELIEFS.

IT IS DIFFICULT BEING THOUGHT TO BE DIFFERENT.  DO NOT BE AFRAID TO BE DIFFERENT. THAT CAN MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE!

TAKE CARE, STAY WELL, STAY HEALTHY. HAVE FAITH. THANK YOU.

Categories: PERSPECTIVES

ron winnegrad

Ron Winnegrad has been a Perfumer and teacher for 46 years. As a perfumer, Ron has been able to express the world he sees through a rainbow of olfactive and emotive visions. As a teacher, Ron has helped others to see fragrance through his own multi sensorial lens.