What if your quirks and unique traits are not indicators of weirdness but symbols of your distinct beauty and significance? Welcome to our exciting podcast session where we celebrate the splendor of individuality, drawing parallels from the unique characteristics of Craig's dog, Maggie, a rare amalgamation of multiple breeds. Craig encourages you to embrace your distinct traits and let them shine through, reminding you that your so-called 'weirdness' might just be misunderstood manifestations of your unique personality. Through a personal narrative, we discuss how perceptions of 'weirdness' often arise from misconceptions or misunderstandings.

Maintaining your individuality doesn't mean disregarding social norms or being inconsiderate, and we explore this delicate balance in the second part of our talk. Society's norms should serve as guideposts, not constraints. Craig stresses the importance of retaining your internal uniqueness—values, beliefs, worldviews, talents, passions, purpose—and using them to make distinctive contributions to the world. By the end of the episode, we hope you'll see the beauty in your imperfections, much like the Japanese concept of wabi-sabi. So, tune in and discover how your quirks and differences make you unique and truly irreplaceable in this world.

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Live Well and Flourish website: https://www.livewellandflourish.com/

The theme music for Live Well and Flourish was written by Hazel Crossler, [email protected].

Production assistant - Paul Robert