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5 Brutally Honest Reasons Why You Feel Different From Everyone Else
“Why am I like this? I feel different.” — Does it sound familiar?
If you often feel different but can’t grasp why, you are not alone.
Millions of people believe something is off because they don’t share the same values, interests, and lifestyles as others.
We are all part of a society, yet everyone has unique personality, character, and life experiences.
It feels scary to be different and ununderstood. This is why the majority choose to mimic the behavior of others and pretend they do well in life.
The old Japanese proverb says:
“You have three faces. The first face you show to the world.
The second face, you show to your close friends and your family.
The third face, you never show anyone — it is the truest reflection of who you are.”
It is easy to put on a “new face” to fit the society. We all do it either occasionally or permanently. However, your inner self knows the real you. You can’t fool it by putting on a mask and pretending everything is fine.
“Otherness” should be viewed as normal. I am convinced more people share the same feelings, but they are…
