Society

Flushing, NYC

When you blur the societal lines, the stakes get higher.

Today I was reminded that majority of the things I do, the way I act, and how I look outwardly, directly challenge many of societies norms. As a creative person, it dawns on you that it's hard to be wholly, and fully who you are a lot of the time. But it makes it just as sweet whenever you meet another person and can be unashamedly yourself.

The stakes get higher because all eyes are on you, and people are looking to see what you'll do next. Will it be controversial? Will it challenge beliefs? Or will it just be insanely crazy?
At the end of the day, you can't satisfy everyone. We're not here to pursue the approval of every person we meet. Be yourself as comfortably as you can, but remember that, in the end, its not about us, because there's a bigger picture to look at.

"Remember, if you can't love yourself, how in the hell are you going to love somebody else?"
- RuPaul

Photo by Kyle.

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