this is awkward

And by 'this' I mean life, existence, everything you have or will think, perceive and do. And by 'awkward' I mean the sensation everyone independently assigns to any feeling that is "out of the ordinary". With the accelerated demand for results in everyday life comes not only an increased awareness of what we consider "mainstream" or "well-known", but also an even greater increase in what we believe to be possible. A very moment, or thought can be felt as awkward. It would be a credit to our existence to not let the awkwardness of something overrule our potential to think, feel or act. There will always be a push and a pull. On one hand, explanations for why an impulse should be curtailed in favor of a widespread (or sometimes even a specific) understanding. On the other hand, justification for pushing the boundaries of what's reflexively accepted. No one could ever completely share their most extreme thoughts. Those awkward thoughts that are yours alone; tools for shaping your personality. How much of yourself do you want to not share for fear of being considered 'awkward'? Define yourself by defining the boundary of your own awkwardness. Don't be afraid to let someone know when you're just different. Don't be surprised when they're different too.