Normal

      Normal. Define normal. For me, normality is a standard created by humans and societies. Sometimes we people get so comfortable and used to standards and rules that when we find contrasts and differences, we tend to push against them. I believe, everything is normal. Maybe not for everyone, but for some people: that's normal, that's comfortable and free for them. It's fear. We fear of being uncomfortable, being out of the box and out of our usual zones. The normal box is getting bigger and expanding, people are learning how to accept more things and putting those things into our normal box. It isn't about expanding the box, it's about opening the box. No matter how big the box is, there will always be things outside not being accepted, and people being trapped in their own boxes. I think we should all see the creativity and beauty outside the box, where everything is accepted and free.

      Sometimes I wonder what the world will be like where people break the standards of normality and beauty. Where we will finally understand that all humans need to be accepted. Where everyone believes that we all are beautiful the way we are. Where a male can be who he wants to be even if it means to dress like another gender. Where we can turn our flaws into inner strength and confidence. Where we understand that being different is wonderful. Where we can put ourselves in others' shoes and know how courageous they were to break out of the box. Where we can all love.

      I break through the box and standards every day. I truly believe that heels and pearls are not just for females, and men who have the confident to put them on shouldn't have to decide if their label is "gay" or "transgender" or "drag" to justify what they do. The only label we all should have is "human" . We, as the same species, are equal and shouldn't be separated by our gender, our sexual orientation, our race, our strength, our body type, our health or our wealth.

      I have hope for our future. That one day people will understand the true meaning of normal and different because I can see our people, our society changing, and slowly accepting more and more differences. I don't expect people to accept all the differences in others right away. It takes time, and they can have their opinion and their voice too. Just never hate because you disagree, never offend them just because you don't understand. Don't question, don't judge, and don't show rudeness or be offensive.

      Just love. For the sake of all humans and the respect they all deserve. For the sake of personal freedom and acceptance. Just love.

Editor: A.B.