A most interesting paradox in our culture is connected to fashion choices, especially those made by teens and young adults. Everyone wants to be in fashion. So everyone hurries out to buy the latest fashion. Yet the driving need to be different, to be special, can’t be ignored so someone adds an extreme element to the current fashion. It catches on, and now everyone, at least in that age group, is doing it.
What’s the problem here? In trying to fit in, you become mediocre. Then, in trying to be special, you simply lead the pack into another mediocre expression. In other words, trying to fit in or to be special through fashion or any other outer means only winds up making you seem just like everyone else on the surface.
Wear what you like, but don’t let your clothes speak for you. Be yourself. Step up to the plate and be a responsible, compassionate human being. Think for yourself. Never judge others by what you see. Give them the same benefit you would want: look beyond the surface for the wonderful person whose clothes don’t even come close to expressing their beauty.
What’s the problem here? In trying to fit in, you become mediocre. Then, in trying to be special, you simply lead the pack into another mediocre expression. In other words, trying to fit in or to be special through fashion or any other outer means only winds up making you seem just like everyone else on the surface.
Wear what you like, but don’t let your clothes speak for you. Be yourself. Step up to the plate and be a responsible, compassionate human being. Think for yourself. Never judge others by what you see. Give them the same benefit you would want: look beyond the surface for the wonderful person whose clothes don’t even come close to expressing their beauty.
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