Comments on: Not fitting in

By: Alison

Alison — Wed, 12 Feb 2014 02:15:20 +0000

In reply to Heather @floridafitnessmom. True, Heather. The so-called misfits are the one-of-a-kind gems that make life worthwhile and interesting.

By: Heather @floridafitnessmom

Heather @floridafitnessmom — Tue, 11 Feb 2014 22:29:25 +0000

Great post! I think there are more of us that Don’t fit in than do fit in! I wouldn’t have it any other way 🙂 <3 from #SITS

By: Alison

Alison — Thu, 30 Jan 2014 03:08:18 +0000

In reply to Nellie @ Brooklyn Active Mama. I like that, Nellie. Some of us are are blenders (we blend in with them easily and it works); others are straight shots, no chasers (the individualists who carve their own paths and refuse to fit in. But you're right: quality trumps quantity!

By: Alison

Alison — Thu, 30 Jan 2014 02:58:16 +0000

In reply to Cassandre. Sounds like you've be on the right path, Cassandre. I think it takes some of us longer than others. The key is to embrace the fact that we are okay as is and that fitting in isn't a desirable goal for the vast majority of people.

By: Nellie @ Brooklyn Active Mama

Nellie @ Brooklyn Active Mama — Thu, 30 Jan 2014 02:24:45 +0000

Alison, excellent post my friend. I adore that quote. I do believe that we are all very unique but sometimes the pressures of wanting to fit in can be overwhelming for ALL of us. I do believe that God puts certain folks in our life to blend with…the popular peeps can stay popular as long as you have quality folks in your life!

By: Alison

Alison — Wed, 29 Jan 2014 21:58:01 +0000

In reply to Beth.

I need to email you re: Compel. So glad you went and met great people like Michelle and Deidra and Lelia and Jenn. I hope you were blessed immensely by it, as much as you were challenged by it, Beth.

Hugs,

Ali

By: Beth

Beth — Wed, 29 Jan 2014 21:00:21 +0000

I’m so glad I stopped in for this today. LOVED every word because this has been my “modus operandi” for most of my life too. It was somthing I wrestled with this past weekend while at the Compel Conference and I kept working past it with a focus on God created me to be who I am. And wow…what a delight the conference was with my eyes set on Him.
Great encouragement!!
Thanks my friend.
xoxoxo

By: Alison

Alison — Wed, 29 Jan 2014 16:03:32 +0000

In reply to Michell. Hey Michell! The "Different, not deficient" quote actually was originally used by Rev. Jeremiah Wright of Obama fame. I always thought it was an on-point description of our uniqueness. Definitely agree about mastering being in, not of. A delicate balance sometimes, isn't it?

By: Michell

Michell — Wed, 29 Jan 2014 07:57:35 +0000

Love, love, love that quote Ali! And love your quote too…different, not deficient! Love it! I sometimes go between the two. You know we have to have community right, but we must master the art of “being in this world, but not of it”. Just as you said, with me as well…the older I get, the more I could care less about “fitting in”. There is truth in growing old gracefully(skilled and refined). 🙂 Thanks for the reminder Alison!

By: Cassandre

Cassandre — Wed, 29 Jan 2014 04:52:44 +0000

I definitely used to deal with fitting in issues when I was younger. but thankfully as i got older i became more comfortable and confident in my own skin and realized that if i’m not happy or feel uncomfortable or feel that i don’t fit it in a situation I just remove myself from it. It no longer bothers me to not fit in. I’m happy with me.