The world we live in today is that of "competitions and competitors" so that most people have been so blinded by these that they have through one form of competition or the other lost their identity. I mean the identity that gives them "UNIQUENESS" to be called human. Thus, this has over time catapulted many into that realm of life where they see no difference between themselves and the other fellow out there. These set of persons are continually on the increase; as every now and then you get to hear someone say "I wish I was like him/her" or "he is far way better than I am and I desire to be like him/her". These group of persons belong to the school of thought made up of individuals who I call the "generations of lost identity". That generation whose sole aim has become "I want to be him or her" rather than "I just want to be me"
The big question is, have you lost your identity or are you making use of your identity?
If your answer to this question is not that affirmative then you need to really unwind and get ready for an eye opener into the world of the differences and uniqueness that exist in you and every other fellow out there. There are uniqueness in you as compared to others. This uniqueness is what has brought you this far in life because others who have over time gone through situations that you did go through did not in any way survive or make it through such situations, yet your uniqueness did make it possible for you. This uniqueness which is all that makes you cannot and should not be compared to/with others. The chances are you lose your uniqueness when you live your life comparing yourself with others. Do not get me wrong, you can learn from others by not playing "I am the victim game".
The differences between you and others will only come to reality when your mindset is right. Thus assuring you that against all odds you are unique and different; not due to skin color, country of origin, societal class, education or family background etc but the difference which keeps you pushing forward toward making impacts in human life. The difference which propels you into taking that risk to greatness that the other fellow will call foolishness. The difference that where others are seeing "Impossible" all you are seeing is "I'm Possible". The difference where everyone is seeing the end and giving up, you are seeing the beginning and taking bold steps. The difference where you see failure as a lesson against others who see it as the give up message. The difference that comes to play with the understanding that there won't be any story if the history is not a sorry one. These uniqueness and differences are profound in your convictions and perspective of life. They are so clear and bold in all of your life decisions. They define your actions, words and lifestyle. This is why no two persons on earth can have the same lifestyle.
The realization that there are differences between you and others is that point where you notice others for what they have become and become happy for them. The realization of this will in so many ways help you stop living under someones else pursuit. It will help you realize that you have as much opportunity to be just whatever you want to be when you see yourself unique, different and well packaged for greatness. Your acceptance of the fact that you are different not just as a human but in very ways imaginable not excluding mindset opens you into seeing these and will help propel you into living life in such ways that everyone will at one point in time use you as a point of reference for what they want. So, understand that you been different from the others is so priceless and cannot be traded in any ways whatsoever. Beacuse trading it in exchange of been someones else leaves you more like a slave than a master.
So, realise that you are too different from others to die chasing other peoples dreams and lifestyle. The moment you realize how unique you are; that will be the moment your purpose becomes shiny.
Finally, "the story of your life won't be awesome and inspiring until it is told from the point of how different you are from the rest".
Written by
Ahiamadu Jackson Samuel
