Comments on: Challenging What You Consider Normal

By: Debbie

Debbie — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 15:54:55 +0000

Reading this post was like reading a page in a funny novel My husband has this saying by his bathroom mirror that says:

“Ever met a normal person? And did you like it?”

I think it says a lot, if not all …

By: J. D. Bentley

J. D. Bentley — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 14:21:47 +0000

Thanks, Diggy. I changed the design because I started feeling the last one was too feminine, and anyway I needed to work out some SEO bugs. I definitely prefer this design for its readability and its “revolutionary” feel.

By: Diggy-Upgradereality

Diggy-Upgradereality — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 09:58:15 +0000

Hey Karen! Nice to see you writing here at WSR!! JD, new design? I love it! (although I liked the previous one too!) Man, that picture of the fried egg is making me soooo hungry! Good work Karen!

Ciao for now! .-= Diggy-Upgradereality´s last blog ..Amsterdam Baby, Yeah =-.

By: NomadicNeil

NomadicNeil — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 04:56:21 +0000

"An unexamined life is not worth living". - Socrates

Yup, I take issue with the idea that people that like their eggs hard and their steak well done are high maintenance and are fearful of trying new things.

I wouldn't be sitting in Thailand right now if I was that kind of person, LOL. (Although this is my second time in the country).

Great post and great new look for the site. .-= NomadicNeil´s last blog ..Good bye London, Sawadee Krap (Hello) Thailand! =-.

By: Robert

Robert — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 04:30:37 +0000

Awesome story, and succinctly put point. Question life always, and make it yours out of those questions...don't even think about normal...and don't be a robot! Very well written, thanks Karen. .-= Robert´s last blog ..The Workflow of Work | Momentum Building =-.

By: Ash

Ash — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 04:29:55 +0000

“…Ask yourself what you consider normal. And then question it.”

This needs to be someone’s tagline, dammit.

The entire message of this post needs to be somehow broadcasted across America in some way, shape or form. Oh, wait…that’s a blog!

So often, people do things simply based on the rationale of, “that’s how it’s always been done.”

That. Is. A. Stupid. Reason. To. Ever. Do. Anything…..and I’m SO glad you wrote this post.

I had this very debate with someone over religion the other day; I won’t get into that little hot button of a topic, but the point is this: Hey, believe what you want….but it’d be cool if you believed whatever it is that you believe based on your own personal CHOICE–preferably after surveying the alternatives–so you can then say with confidence that X is actually your belief….not just your mom’s.

Can you imagine if your mom told you it was best to pluck your leg hair? So your entire life, you’ve been plucking your leg hairs. This, despite all of the other options that might make more sense for you…especially since, hey, you live in Florida and you wear skirts every day. (Plus that guy totally thinks you’re cute, and you’re really hoping he touches your leg. Soon.) But you never try shaving, because your mom told you that you should pluck. So you never stop to question the validity of her claim.

Believe it or not, or me….it’s kind of the same.

Awesome post, Karen! Rock it!!!!!!! .-= Ash´s last blog ..Introducing TMFproject’s OPERATION: GET EXCITED =-.

By: Karen

Karen — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 03:25:02 +0000

Thanks Nate… glad I could hold your attention to the end I see that this theme goes exactly with your latest post… challenge everything! .-= Karen´s last blog ..Alcoholics Not-So-Anonymous: A Sneak Peek Inside My First AA Meeting-Part One =-.

By: Karen

Karen — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 03:21:37 +0000

Good to know I’m not the only one that judges people on insignificant things… excellent point that it could be just a way to keep myself more entertained! .-= Karen´s last blog ..Alcoholics Not-So-Anonymous: A Sneak Peek Inside My First AA Meeting-Part One =-.

By: Karen

Karen — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 03:20:05 +0000

Thank you Summer, for the kind words. Glad the post made you think .-= Karen´s last blog ..Alcoholics Not-So-Anonymous: A Sneak Peek Inside My First AA Meeting-Part One =-.

By: Karen

Karen — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 03:16:50 +0000

You make an excellent point Steve... we usually end up regretting what we don't do, instead of the actions that we take, even if they are wrong. I would personally challenge what is considered correct, in an effort to prove it wrong, than just go along with what is expected. It's not always the easy route, but like your story shows... it's definitely more interesting!! .-= Karen´s last blog ..Alcoholics Not-So-Anonymous: A Sneak Peek Inside My First AA Meeting-Part One =-.