be unique, be different, be YOU

Lately I've been thinking a lot about social media and the pressure it can put on people. The media around us has such a great impact on our lives. We seem to base what we do or what we look like off of what society tells us. What happened to creativity and originality?

It's so crazy to me how everyone tries so hard to be this person that the media tells you is perfect. Society pressures you to believe that in order to fit in, you have to be this certain person. You have to have that same pair of shoes that so and so has. Or you have to have that long, blonde, beachy hair that every girl has. You have to have that perfect tall, skinny body. Oh and not to mention "thigh gaps".

Has it ever occurred to you that when you're born you look the same as any other baby. As a baby you're treated just like any other child. A lot of babies look the same too. They all have those round cheeks and fat rolls (that I will say are adorable).    Or have you ever realized that when you're old you look just like any other old person. They all have that wrinkly skin and grey hair. You are treated the same too. Often pushed aside because you're too old to do anything.

This time we have right now in our lives is our only time to create something different for ourselves. Stop waisting time trying to fit that "perfect" image that society has brainwashed us to believe. Stop trying to be the same as everyone else. Be your own self and be unique. You need to realize that it's okay to be different. Being different isn't a bad thing. It means you're brave enough to be yourself. Different is good. Different is great. You need to believe that you are beautiful just the way you are. Love yourself for it. Don't be afraid to be yourself. Don't be afraid to create your own image that's different from society's because sooner or later everything will eventually be the same.