On January 29, 2025
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The cost of conformity

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Some words, once spoken, can’t be taken back. When a piece of information is shared or revealed, it’s very difficult to hide it again.

Collectively, we are on a timeline where, for some, the truth is becoming increasingly difficult to distinguish. Meanwhile, for others, there’s never been any question about the difference between a lie and the truth.

You might be crystal clear about some topics. While on others, the muddied waters might be clouding your better judgment. In an era of intentional confusion, you’ll need to trust your instincts.

Reducing a situation to facts alone isn’t always enough. Facts can be misconstrued, forged, or fudged, depending on who shares them.

Now, more than ever, when the facts don’t add up, it’s not only inauthentic but also immoral not to say anything.

Each one of us was born with a song inside us. If you’re not singing it out of fear of what others may think or how you might look, you could miss out on the wonderful blessings currently in escrow, waiting for you to receive them.

Remember, the cost of conformity is that everyone likes you except yourself. Conformity, in fact, could be the greatest lie ever told.

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