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Writer's pictureStacy B. Livingston

Stop concerning yourself with being accepted—Be ‘you’ even if it makes people uncomfortable

Updated: Feb 10



Once upon a time, in a world where conformity reigned supreme, there was a desperate need for everyone to fit into a neat little box. Society dictated what was acceptable and what was not, leaving individuals feeling trapped and suffocated by the pressure to conform. But fear not, for there is a glimmer of hope in the form of a rebellious notion: be yourself, even if it makes people uncomfortable.


I am eager to explore the absurdity of seeking acceptance and the liberating power of embracing our true selves. Brace yourself for a sarcastic journey through the maze of societal expectations, where we will challenge the status quo and celebrate the beauty of individuality.


Picture this: a world where everyone looks, talks, and acts the same. How utterly thrilling! Who needs diversity when we can all be carbon copies of one another? Imagine the joy of never having to think for ourselves, never having to question the norms, and never having to face the discomfort of being different. Ah, what a utopia that would be!


But wait, why stop there? Let's take it a step further and eliminate all forms of self-expression. No more art, no more music, no more creativity. Who needs those pesky outlets when we can all be drones, mindlessly following the herd? After all, what's the point of being an individual when you can just blend into the background?


Now, let's address the elephant in the room: acceptance. Oh, how we crave it! We spend our lives desperately seeking validation from others, molding ourselves into what we believe they want us to be. We sacrifice our authenticity on the altar of acceptance, hoping that by conforming, we will finally find our place in this world. But at what cost?


The truth is, seeking acceptance is a never-ending game. No matter how hard we try, there will always be someone who disapproves, someone who finds our true selves uncomfortable. So why bother? Why waste our precious time and energy trying to please others when we could be embracing our uniqueness?


Being 'you' is a revolutionary act. It challenges the norms, disrupts the status quo, and forces people to confront their own insecurities. It may make others uncomfortable, but that discomfort is a reflection of their own limitations, not yours. By being true to yourself, you inspire others to do the same, to break free from the chains of conformity and embrace their own individuality.


Sure, it may be easier to blend in, to go with the flow, and to avoid rocking the boat. But where's the fun in that? Life is too short to live in the shadows, to suppress our true selves for the sake of acceptance. Embrace the discomfort, relish in the awkwardness, and revel in the freedom of being unapologetically 'you'.


So, dear reader, I implore you to stop concerning yourself with being accepted. Embrace your quirks, your flaws, and your uniqueness. Be the person who challenges the norms, who disrupts the status quo, and who makes people uncomfortable. Because in the end, it is those who dare to be different that leave the most lasting impact on the world.


For crying out loud, let us bid farewell to the suffocating pressure of seeking acceptance. Let us celebrate the beauty of individuality and embrace the discomfort that comes with being true to ourselves. Remember, being 'you' is a revolutionary act, and it is through our authenticity that we can inspire others to do the same.


So go forth, my fellow rebels, and be unapologetically 'you', even if it makes people uncomfortable.

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