Normal, what does it mean and who defines what it is? I use to think it was about being societal, following the ways of this world. That's what we were taught, and what the leaders of our society modelled. On the surface normal can seem to be optimal, like it should work. But I go back to who defines normal? Life is fluid and ever changing. Normal now is not the same as normal ten years ago. So is it a societal or a cultural idea? Maybe the better question is why do we have to follow any kind of definition of normal that doesn't fit for us as an individual?
The important thing is this, YOU DEFINE YOUR NORMAL! We all have a responsibility to contribute to our society and our tribe. That is a normal in our societal definition. We don't have to give up our personal nature or our own definition of who we are in order to do it. I'm an introvert and I fought that personal attribute for years. I created an unnatural extroverted persona just to survive in my life. It opened doors, but it was such a lie and made me forget my true nature. In time I found my way as an introvert and defined my normal. It was when I started to live this normal as defined by me that life actually began, I was alive.
You can create ways in your life to assimilate what is normal for you into everyday living. I have found one way to incorporate what I define as normal into my life. I simply communicate to people what it is that works or doesn't work for me. Not in a way that I try to overpower or impose what works for me, that is not cool. I just communicate that I have certain ways of doing things that really work well for me. At home and at work I have found a lot of opportunity to create understanding in others and this then turns into an understanding. If people know what is comfortable for you in your definition of normal they will work with you to accommodate it. If they don't then you know where you stand and maybe that person isn't someone you really want to associate with. Communicate to others your normal.
One final point on this subject. Honor other peoples normal. By listening and understanding what might be normal for someone else we are creating an energy where we can openly communicate and live in harmony. Be your normal, live it and express it in the world.
Live remarkable and follow the Spirit in your heart.
