Each is Individual

"I am what I am: an individual, unique and different, with a lineal history of an ancestral promptings and urgings, a history of dreams, desires, and of special experiences, of all which I am the sum total." 

       - Charlie Chaplin.

We live in a world where there are full of competition. One can never walk around streets and hallways without being eyed by an observer, a critic. Those are the type of person who would throw opinions at you may it be bad or good. People are never satisfied. Even though you are successful with your career, they are still going to disparage your doings. They would look for something bad at you, not because their insecure but because this word “compare” exist. You are compared to others as if it is your job to be exactly like them.

     Individuals – each of us are and have the right to be called by this because we are specific, from our traits to goals. We may have similarities but still, we are different from each other. Can we remind all people who keep on comparing people to others? No. Actually those judgmental groupies know how we differ. Yet, they would love to generate bad remarks about you especially if you are succeeding. Then pity you if you are failing. Those people who wants to be in the spotlight had to endure the feedback and those who don’t like criticism will be a center of laughing stock. Ironic as it may be, let’s face facts. That’s how the world works. 

 

     There are no such things as dumb, stupid, irresponsible and etcetera if they were developed to be someone with self-trust and confidence. Nevertheless, with the annoying environment, we tend to have this people. If they haven’t turned their faces from the world, they could have been big people. Stars or maybe plays a vital role in our society. But then it was too late. The damage has been done and like an old tree, it’s hard for it to bend anymore. Well, to those who can still be bended, be reminded: Let people do critics on you, that’ how they live their life but don’t let those critics meddle with your goals. As what Dr. Seuss has said: “Be what you are, those who mind doesn’t matter and those who matter doesn't mind.”

     Never let yourself be vain or bitter by comparing. Just do your thing. Be aware with the world but this doesn't mean give out disapproval to things that doesn’t pass your standards. Be the best you can be but keep your feet glued to the ground. Those people will seek for your weakness, be kind to them still. You are worth their time so be thankful, you must be precious. Think of it, we live in a common world but we are all different.

     Always remember that you can never change the world with one click. Old habits die hard so people will keep on the traditional judging. It must be a part of the culture now but what we should do is teach the young’s not to be affected by this. Let the next generation shine and excel with their chosen paths. Not the path chosen by some critic. True enough we need other’s advice but we should have self-trust. The final decision is up to us so we our life is still in our hands. You can never be Einstein, Bill Gates or Jose Rizal but you can be the best of yourself. Make most of it and express yourself because life is short to hide everything. Each is individual so live life harmonizing with your unique fashion.