The Most Courageous Thing I've Ever Done
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Asking questions that are out of the ordinary really cuts deep into their core faster than talking about the weather.
I like to walk with a purpose, to go do something, like walk to get nachos.
What are five things I want to start doing on social media from now on? 1. Be as goofy as possible. 2. Create a safe space for others to share and be themselves. 3. Represent all aspects of my life. 4. Challenge audience with thoughtful exercises and essays. 5. Cheer on and support others I admire.
I'm not the person the world wants me to be. That's been hard for me to deal with. This is about how I found the courage to be different.
When I was a kid, the thing I was thinking about most was what is wrong with humans? I was told to wear certain clothes and like certain toys, and it made be feel alone.
I've always been a freelancer because I really don't like people telling me what to do.
I haven't been dancing this whole time because I thought people would judge me. What else have I not been doing?
My goal is to go out there and have fun.
My whole live I'd been hiding the things that made me different, but those are actually good things. I have these powers that no one else has.
I want to make the world a happier place. That's my life's purpose.
The things that are unusual about you are what make you special.
I've never been interested in separating my work from my personal life because my work should involve my personal life as much as possible.
I use social media to get people to comment and share about themselves. I want people to be themselves in a safe environment.
What are five things I want to stop doing on social media from now on? 1. Caring what others think of me. 2. Posting before I enjoy the real-life experience. 3. Only showing the shiny, perfect parts of my life. 4. Only showing what's emotionally easier. 5. Only showing what's faster to create.
Five things I want to stop doing in real life: 1. Avoiding small moments when I could help others. 2. Looking at my phone so often that it affects my relationships. 3. Hurting people I love. 4. Feeling responsible for everyone's happiness. 5. Doing things that trigger my anxiety.
What are five things I want to start doing in real life? 1. Be kinder, more compassionate, more understanding of all people. 2. Take time out of my day to make others happier. 3. Actually get out and stop being so lazy. 4. Actually do the things that make me whole. 5. Cheer on my peers.