Do not copycat others
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Introduction
Do you know that there are over 8 billion people in the world and that there are no two people who are the same? Even if you have identical twins in your family, each twin is different even though they look alike. Let us accept and celebrate the uniqueness of everybody and so I challenge everyone not to copycat others.
For many years, I aspired to emulate others, unaware that individuality is inherent to each person. Recognizing your uniqueness boosts self-worth and respect for others, reducing the urge to compare yourself.
Everybody is unique
In family, everybody is different. My wife and I have five children, including twins, each with unique personalities and skills. God has created and designed each of us to be different and within each of us is a passion and skill for something. Encourage people to follow their passion. Some people want to join the music industry while others may pursue a career in medicine. In terms of personality, some people are extroverts while others are introverts. Do not try to change people and do not label people the same either.
In politics, individuals within a political party are often regarded similarly. The truth is each member of a political party is unique. Not everyone is the same. Let us recognize that and stop labelling people as the same. Put politics aside and recognize the individuals in each political party as being unique. That is why I advise people to vote based on individual candidates rather than party affiliation.
Even as country, the Turks and Caicos (TCI) is different from the other islands despite having similar beaches. Each island within TCI is also unique. Thus, it is unnecessary for us to imitate others. Let us embrace and promote our authenticity.
Do not copycat others
There are established standards and trends globally, and if you are not careful, you might unintentionally replicate them. People copy others on how they dress, walk and talk. By doing this, you are not being authentic or being yourself. Someone copied another person’s paper during an exam and mistakenly wrote the other person’s name on it.
Recognize your uniqueness
You must appreciate who you are. I had low self-esteem because I wished to be someone else. There are some things you cannot change about you because that is who you are. Therefore, you need to examine yourself to determine who you truly are and accept it and work on becoming the best version of yourself.
Document your strengths, weaknesses, your passions, your talents, your likes and dislikes. From this exercise, you can determine who you are and hopefully you will recognize your uniqueness.
Conclusion
Mind you, individuals will inherit traits and physical appearance from your ancestors, but they will not be same. Evey person is unique. Because of the uniqueness of individuals, it creates diversity and innovation. Uniqueness can also foster us living and working in harmony. An individual may have weaknesses in one area while a colleague or family member may have strengths in that same area and so they can help each other by utilizing their strengths.