It’s a very primal thing for humans to want to belong and fit in - after all, back when we lived in caves, being kicked out of the group was probably a death sentence. Somebody needs to tell our subconscious that that is no longer the case. When we are babies, we are completely delighted with ourselves, and see no reason whatsoever to change in order to fit in with a crowd. However, as we get older, we learn from those around us that there is something wrong with us if we aren’t the same as everyone else. As Brené Brown teaches, we learn that it is shameful to deviate from the norm, as dictated by the adults around us and the precepts they hand down, either explicitly or implicitly.
Are You Ashamed to Be Different?
Are You Ashamed to Be Different?
Are You Ashamed to Be Different?
It’s a very primal thing for humans to want to belong and fit in - after all, back when we lived in caves, being kicked out of the group was probably a death sentence. Somebody needs to tell our subconscious that that is no longer the case. When we are babies, we are completely delighted with ourselves, and see no reason whatsoever to change in order to fit in with a crowd. However, as we get older, we learn from those around us that there is something wrong with us if we aren’t the same as everyone else. As Brené Brown teaches, we learn that it is shameful to deviate from the norm, as dictated by the adults around us and the precepts they hand down, either explicitly or implicitly.