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I remember when I was in elementary school and I wanted to be just like everybody else and then in Junior HIgh, oh wait then high school ….  I have always felt different from my peers and for a long time I didn’t want to.  I liked spending time by myself, drawing and reading.  I prayed in private and wrote poetry about the meaning of life.   I enjoyed spending time with my family.  I was a freak about all things science, philosophy, religion, literature and trivia of all kinds.  I struggled because that didn’t always align with what everyone else seemed to want: The cool clothes, the cute boy, the parties and the popularity.  I didn’t really want those things but I did want to be accepted by my peers so I chased them.  By the time high school hit I was spread so thin in all the things I thought I should do that I was playing soccer (not very well!), singing in the choir, on student council, in youth group at church all while trying to maintain a very busy social life and a part-time job.  I had a new boyfriend every two weeks that my parents affectionately would call the latest “two-weeker”.  (One of those “two-weekers” is now my husband of 10+ years by the way but that is another story…)

Fast forward to today.  What has changed? Nothing except my perception.  I now understand that I always wanted exactly what most people want.  To feel accepted.  It was an empowering moment when I realized that I was the one that had to do the accepting.  I accept that I am different and know that it is my differences that make me special.  I now allow connection with my spirit and with my God shape who I am in a very public way instead of in darkness.  I am okay with having one best friend: my husband.  I still love to hang out with my parents.  I embrace my inner nerd.  I am genuinely happy with my life.

It is a true blessing when you realize two things: You are like everyone else and you are completely and utterly unique at the same time.  I have the practice of Yoga to thank for this.  I am one and I am part of One.  What a gift and one I am so grateful to be able to share with the world.  Namaste!

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