Weirdness is Universal

As you know, I love using the word weird.

Lately, I've had a few people saying they wouldn't describe me as weird, and I could tell they meant it as a compliment. It makes sense, as there's negativity attached to the word, with perhaps judgment, rejection and distance.

That's probably why I keep using that word. I love a bit of provocation and controversy.

Also, English is not my mother language, so my connection to English words is very different from that of a native speaker. Maybe that's a topic for another post.

The thing is, we are all weird, and oddly enough, being weird makes us normal. That's why I feel that there isn't a degree of weirdness. Because weirdness is universal.

I doubt there is anyone who hasn't felt out of place at some point, who doesn't have a surprising side to them or who doesn't have a peculiar way of doing things. But if there is, they are definitely weird.

As I always say, being too normal is super weird.

Now that I think about it, the feeling of weirdness probably fluctuates throughout life. The more you share your quirks and differences, the more comfortable you are with them and attract those who accept them—filtering out people who don't match your vibe. And the more welcoming your environment is, the less weird you'll feel since your tribe will embrace you for who you are.

It might all come down to acceptance once again. When you accept what makes you different, stop rejecting it, and try to cover it, it becomes a normal part of you—something intrinsic to who you are. Because it's what makes you, you. And there's nothing weird in being yourself. You just are.

So, yes, there's no weirdness competition or ranking. We are all both weird and average, walking contradictions.

And the more we accept it, the more at peace we'll feel.