Eccentricity is defined as unconventional and slightly strange behavior, while strange means unsettling and hard to understand. I say eccentricity is an important spice of life.
Perceived eccentricities in another depend on our individual persuasions. Bowties or suits might be eccentric to one inclined towards tattoos or a mohawk, and vice versa. Any aspect of the extensive range of creative expression could be deemed “strange” purely by its literal definition and simply because any differences from our personal norms can be hard to comprehend.
Yet artistic, mystifying, marvelous, offbeat, atypical, fantastic, perplexing displays of expression make day-to-day living interesting and refreshing.
Imagine a world where everyone shared their hidden colorful eccentricity free of judgement — like if we each allowed ourselves the latitude to show off our inner feathers like those male peacocks that boldly strut their stuff. Greater acceptance of our differences could cause more smiles and laughter as more unusual is embraced.
Appreciating eccentricity in others, is a step towards giving ourselves greater freedom as well. And, whether those others appreciate our eccentricities is irrelevant: This isn’t an approval challenge. The only approval required to embrace all our parts is owning the responsibility of self-approval.
How do you or can you try to express your personal brand of eccentricity?
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