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I'm not a joiner. I''m really not. Most people would say that I am. But I am not. Mainly because I usually don't fit into the mold that that usually requires. I don't like to follow--- I lose myself when I follow. SO don't generally jump on the bandwagon of life and whatever the current trend is. Except for hammer pants. GRACE....
This makes it tough in relationships and jobs. I can't quite find a happy medium between fitting in and sticking out. You know how it is when you are sitting in a classroom and you open your mouth and someone rolls their eyes at you.
It is tough being a woman because no matter how much you join, you never quite fit. We either don't speak out enough or we speak out too much. I decide I do what I can to not cause people to stumble and go from there. And be true to me the girl who has the best of intentions but always ends up wearing or saying the wrong thing.
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I TOTALLY understand! You just described me! It's so nice to meet you! I'm going to be back, for sure! Blessings!
Hi Casey, I'm visiting from Lisa-Jo's! I so understand what you're saying. I have a hard time joining, even things that are good and I believe in. I don't like being boxed in and I also feel like I'm usually just a step off from everyone else! But I'm learning not to be bugged by that!
Hi Casey,
I found your lovely blog from Lisa-Jo's. I can totally relate to your words. I've only recently realized that the more authentic I am with others, the easier it is to meet and relate to others. And the ones that can't appreciate the authenticity don't matter in the long run. I've been the oddball out a lot but have gotten used to it and now sometimes even enjoy "looking in" from the outside. Wishing you all the blessings the Lord has to offer! :)
I can certainly relate to what you've written about in this post. This is such a balance as when to speak and when to not speak. Sometimes, I think I haven't found that balance yet and then other times... I'm just not sure. Love the reference to Hammer pants. I'm old enough to get it. LOL
So nice to visit you through five minute friday...and it is hard to join in for fear of failure or rejection, I so understand. But I'm so glad you did, because this community is so encouraging as we write each friday and I wouln't have gotten to visit you here :)Have a blessed week!
~Jacque
I'm so glad you "joined" us Casey :) This is a lovely and brave piece - yes, we women can make it so hard on one another to join anything for fear of feeling left out. But please know you're welcome here.
~Lisa-Jo
PS You're my featured five Minute Friday this week :)
Ahhhh!!!! That just made my day!! This comes on a day when I'm REALLY not fitting in anywhere. Lol
Thank you Lisa Jo for your ministry in and with women...ok now back to the car pick up line:)
Oh my goodness, this is SO TRUE! I feel like I can't strike that balance most days. It's encouraging to know other people feel the same way. Here's to sticking out, and finding those who will love us anyway...
This is so me. The one staring at my phone in social settings pretending I'm expecting a really important call at any moment. The one feeling terribly lonely in a crowd. Love this post.
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Saw you featured at Lisa-Jo's. WOW - glad you're back!
I can relate! I don't like to follow the crowd. I simply like to follow the word of God. I don't wear the latest fashions and trends. I don't fit in with all the trendy mama's out there who are more concerned about shopping and decorating. And I tend to say too much. At times it almost feels like people don't like what I say. Because it's different and too much to chew on. So it makes me feel like an outcast, taking away every desire to step out there and join a crowd.
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