“Why fit in when you’re born to stand out?”
Jerry Spinelli, StarGirl
Growing up in this generation, there has always been an idea of “normal”. During Middle school and even into High school, most individuals wanted to be like everyone else. Whether it was the same clothes, same friends, or a high social status, it was hard to figure out who you were and who you wanted to be. All anyone ever wanted was to fit in. Be seen as “normal”, by copying the image we all had in our minds. Some were referred to as “fake”, but looking back, a majority of us were. By acting like someone we were not, we were neglecting to be ourselves. It is hard to be yourself as others don’t always accept difference. However, trends changed, friends changed and eventually each person changed in some way. Everyone is unique in their own way and each individual holds different talents, strengths and weaknesses as others around them. So why did we want to be the same as everyone else? Our different talents and strengths are meant to separate us from each and every individual and make us unique. Different aspects set us apart from others and are a way of being recognized and praised. It is impossible to stand out when you’re fighting yourself to fit in.
I love this quote and your explanation of it is very relatable. This reminds me of the quote "be yourself because everyone else is already taken." I do not recall who said this but I love it and it is similar to your quote you talked about. I think that your understanding of the quote teaches everyone a good lesson and is very inspiring to those who read it. This quote fits well in this blog because a majority of the readers are high school students. This quote is more relatable to teenagers, which is why it's good for this.
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