Enigma

Life is enigmatic, and I am proud to be an enigma.

I don't mean I try to be difficult to understand or that I'm purposefully unpredictable. I'm probably more predictable than I'd like to be. I simply mean that when I list out what I feel are my defining characteristics, they are not ones that are typically seen together.

I am a blonde, petite, skiing scientist with a penchant for playing the flute, horseback riding, girls days, getting dirty, bouldering, and so much more. It's all of these different facets of my personality that makes me who I am, and it's the fact that every single human being out there is comprised of so many different facets that makes us all unique. And what brings us all together.

Think of what you love most doing and that of the people you do those things with. They're not interested in all the same things you are, but your shared passion brings you together. Now think about if you've gained new perspective or a new hobby or anything from knowing that person.

It's like this: if each person is a rough diamond, with so many facets, then mankind is a sparkling gem. All of those rough diamonds, when combined, can make the other shine brighter and can smooth the rough edges.

I'm far from an extroverted person, so this is not me saying that everyone should surround themselves with as many people as possible. The effects of having a small group of similar but different friends are compounded across the entirety of the human race. Sometimes you'll have someone who, instead of helping you glisten, will dull your shine. At that point you need to find others to help bring it back.

So build each other up, embrace your enigma and find the enigma in others, because it's a beautiful thing. It's not non-conformity, but more embracing all of the things that make you uniquely you. We are the outdoorsmen, the home-bodies, the partiers, the lovers, we are all of it. And we only get this one chance to make it work. So, to quote the philosopher that is Rihanna, shine bright my friends. Like a freaking diamond.