Bits of Wisdom Podcast #26

“Why fit in when you were born to stand out?” Dr. SeussOftentimes, people spend their entire lives trying to fit into a box they were never meant to be in. Culture shapes us whether we know it or not. Stories make up the fabric of culture. They are told so many times, they become ingrained, woven into our culture. Have you heard of the ‘Golden Rule’ the ‘Law of Attraction’ or the ‘Seven Deadly Sins.’ What we are told is right and wrong, our entertainment—music and media—the things we value, and the traditions we follow, are all forces in what knowingly or unkowingly shape us. Have you ever wondered how your favorite actor transforms into the character you adore? Actors script their minds and emotions around a particular story, over and over, until their performance exudes the character we see on screen.We ‘normal’ humans do the same thing, consciously and subconsciously, except the scripts we absorb are often provided to us by culture. We fit in with the norm. We become the average of what’s expected and selected. And then someone comes along, who is so unique, so unquestionably different, they stand out like a character from a Dr. Seuss book, and it’s nearly impossible not to be fascinated. The world worships the original. We are all born original.Why fit in when you were born to stand out? Terry Weaver is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit terryweaver.substack.com/subscribe