There is a society. And this society contains tons of people. Families, singles, kids, the neighbour from next door, the people you know from church, mosque or the temple. So there are these people. And these people have certain standards. Even though they might not fit in with yours, they and you... are willing to make them fit. Every person has other priorities. So why would someone change them just because the people around tell you to?
Even Aristotle said man is by nature a human animal. Even though one has the will to live their life the way they want, the human being craves the acceptance of all round one. While someone say they may don't need anyones toleration, really deep they do. They may think they don't need it even so they will suffer quietly and slowly. So how can someone break through this hard, but not yet impervious brick wall? Well in my opinion... our good old Ariostle wasn't so wrong. I do need social contact, you do need social contact, we all do. But why would we stay with people who don't accept or tolerate us? Just as we need social bonds, we do need toleration for the person we are. One can keep on living like that, but that person can be sure that she or he won't be happy. It will be like you watch out the window, despite it is blocked by a pretty transparent grey silver curtain. You can see the whole picture but you will never get all the details and be thrilled by this ravishing beauty.
But what you can do is reach out your hand and open up that curtain.
You can break through social laws and live your life while hearing talk from all sides -or- you can go away. As we use to be social contacts craving human beings, we can also transform into nomads. Go find another place to live, build your new live. Take that clay and mud to build your new house until your hands bleed. Go somewhere the color of your wall suits yours. Go somewhere people will hug you without stabbing you behind your back. Go somewhere you won't be mistreated.
Nevertheless you are not allowed to forget what you need to leave behind. Are you ready to leave your social status, are you ready to leave your career? And last but not least, are you ready to leave behind the people you love?
When you are strong enough to do that, do it.
Because then you maybe have a chance to be happy. Tho' there is a last thought.... I will keep for myself.
Love,
Her
