To me, being unconventional actually leads to a healthier, more fulfilling life. I've always avoided belonging to groups, clubs, cliques and the like. Not because I am completely antisocial, but because I always felt it resulted in being too closed minded.
Organized this and that, whether religion, politics or any other part of normal life, always led me to run in the other direction. I don't believe anyone has all of the answers. I don't care for black and white living, having to choose all this or all that. I don't trust anyone who tells me they've got it all figured out.
By being unconventional, I've learned that the message I've been given since birth, that I must do this and that, have this and that and believe this and that is...well...bull! I've stepped outside of the box and found a more fulfilling life - plus better self esteem because I solved my own dilemmas on my terms.
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Why Do YOU Think Being Unconventional And Following A Different Path Can Lead To Anger Or Resentment? Share Your Insight Here...And Lets Have A Great Discussion!
I would have to say I too am unconventional in that I do what I feel from my heart and soul giving little if any thought to the norm or what's considered the norm. You inspire me to keep calm and free spirit on! Hea has this one been done yet?????
Well, I believe you are brave for doing the right thing for you and your partner. I applaud you!
Thanks so much, Supermom...
I like to think and joke that I "listened to my parents TOO WELL" when I was young. They all did the right thing, complained about their work, were exhausted on days off, stressed over the rat race. I decided to do the opposite, given what I saw and heard growing up (even though I think they thought the message was to "do the right thing" not the opposite!)...
People are angry because they are jealous! Freedom from cable bills, electric bills, landscaping expenses, home repairs.... What?! I don't know if I would have moved to this rural community from NYC if I would have known all the expenses involved! Bravo for your courage! My daughter lived in an RV for two months, while she did some non profit work and she loved the freedom. (Doesn't hurt that she was in some of the most beautiful National Parks in the US!) Enjoy yourself. You are free from the rat race, the cubicle and the Master Card. Congratulations!
Thumbs up! ;)
Boy...would LOVE to have coffee with you and talk about this! Completely agree with your theories...thanks so much for posting...
I am debt free. I am happy despite the size of my "home". I think the negativety comes from two directions, one: not going with the mainstream has many thinking along the lines of crazy people who may be dangerous. This is based on perceptions from TV and Movies and a few loose screws.
Second: from the urge to be something else by many who either can't due to circumstances or finances. Its putting it in their face and it stirs up those inner issues.
Seems we all decide to follow our path or not and if that's unconventional then so be it. I think some people are afraid to jump out of the box and do what they truly love and when you do it, they are really angry at themselves.
Thanks, perms!
I remember living in apartments in my college days - hearing the footsteps of the people who lived above me, night and day. We still hear footsteps on our ceiling, but those are usually squirrels! :)
Anything is better than apartment living. I have thought of rv-ing just to get away from it all. Congrats on "living your dream" and not giving in to the naysayers. Happy travels!
I think being unconventional is wonderful! If you think of all the people that changed the world, they are usually very unconventional in their thinking - that's why we've gotten where we have! It goes along with that phrase, 'If you always do what you've always done, you'll always get where you've always gotten'.