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Sometimes I feel bad for not wanting to fit in, but still wanting to be accepted. Some people respect some of what I do, and I appreciate that. I don't want to be mainstream, so I guess I shouldn't lament that I stand out. Or lament that I don't stand out enough sometimes. Where is the balance?

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I believe your answer to the question-- Where is the balance?-- is right there in your statement...... being "accepted"---- but the balance is not outside -- it's inside--- Self-acceptance.

I think that people who can truly accept and love themselves (at least this is what I'm told-- haven't accomplished it myself ) do have "balance". Try and look around, I did, and noticed that the people that appear to accept themselves for who they are, seem to have balance-- it's like they are gliding along in life--- while I'm floundering, swallowing water-- swimming against the tide!

Yes, you and I do have commonality as do many others struggling with the same. You're not alone-- some really do understand.

Oh-* a side note *- I think Sky had some really good points!!

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