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You weren’t made to blend in. You were made to light up.
Your difference isn’t a weakness. It’s your edge, your spark and your strength.
The world doesn’t need another copy - it needs you.
I kept struggling to think of how to visually represent this principle of wisdom.
Then I had a lightbulb moment.
You will have experienced someone trying to dull your vibe.
Perhaps it was a grumpy teacher, or even an unsupportive parent.
But you are here to shine, so don’t let their disbelief stop you from fulfilling your potential.
Shine bright!
Today’s saying comes courtesy of someone who celebrated their uniqueness:
Why fit in when you were born to stand out?
Fitting in is easy, but standing out is where impact occurs.
Your quirks, questions, and uniqueness are not distractions from your purpose - they are the doorway to it.
Most of us have, at some point, felt out of place.
Too loud. Too quiet. Too intense. Too different.
And in those moments, the pressure to conform is real.
The pressure to dull your shine, to fit the mould, or to be “normal” (whatever that is).
But the truth is: what makes you different often makes you powerful.
You don’t need to look like everyone else to be useful.
You don’t need to think like everyone else to make a difference.
You were designed differently on purpose, for a purpose.
Here are 3 ways to celebrate your difference and still shine bright:
Stop editing your essence.
You weren’t made to be smaller or quieter or “less weird.”
Embrace the traits you’ve been taught to tone down.
They might just be your superpowers.
Find people who value what you bring.
Your light might feel “too much” in the wrong room.
But the right people won’t just tolerate your difference - they’ll need it.
Use your difference to serve.
Your perspective, background, and wiring give you insights others miss.
Ask: How can my uniqueness be a gift to someone else?
Let’s dive deeper into today’s wisdom with these 3 journal prompts:
What part of me have I been hiding or holding back to fit in?
What if that very trait was the reason I was made the way I am?
How can I shine brighter by being more myself this week?
Today’s resource is a little bit different too!
Instead of sharing a resource that compliments today’s wisdom, let’s share a resource that should help you on your whole journey to become WISER.
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Thanks,
Michael