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The Joy of Being Misunderstood
I remember almost having a panic attack in my room at university after realising that my family do not understand me. Recently, I have even had to make the tough decision to leave an organisation due to fears of being pushed out by those who could not stand me.
Being misunderstood by the ones who I care about the most can scare us. However, I have found comfort in being misunderstood.
It Is Human to Be Misunderstood
Although it is in our best interest to set commonalities amongst us all, we operate at our best when we are individuals. And it was this realisation that put me a step closer to comfort. To be different is to be human. And we can only truly live a human experience when we are misunderstood for our differences.
Therefore, take the courage that you are misunderstood by most. Our differences remind us that life is not black and white. It can be seen from many different angles and perspectives.
Embracing Our Differences
Our differences can be the reasons why we both judge and appreciate ourselves. And they are also the reason why others do the same to us. So, it can be hard to accept all of our differences as some cause us much suffering.
