35. Being Unique

Master's Message children's class discussion topic of the week.

Being Unique: Why It's Important to Be Yourself

Did you know there is nobody else in the entire world exactly like you?

You are an original — not a copy!

Everyone has different talents, interests, personalities and things they enjoy. These differences are our superpowers and what make us special.

Sometimes we might be tempted to follow the crowd because we want to fit in or be liked. But if everyone copied everyone else and was the same, the world would be very boring!

It's okay to admire other people and learn from them, but you don't have to become them.

What Makes YOU Unique?

Maybe you...

• love reading, drawing or creating things

• enjoy a sport that isn't very popular

• collect things

• enjoy quiet time or being in nature

• don't like crowds or loud places

• prefer individual sports to team sports

• like dressing differently

• are tall, short, quiet, energetic or funny

• have a special talent or interest

  
  

None of these things make you better or worse than anyone else. They simply make you YOU.

Be Yourself

Being yourself isn't always easy. Sometimes people might say, "Why do you like that?" or "Why don't you do what everyone else does?"

You don't have to change who you are just to fit in.

Being unique doesn't mean thinking you're better than everyone else. It means being comfortable with who you are while respecting other people's differences too.

Master's Challenge

This week, think of three things that make YOU unique.

Then remember:

You don't need to follow the crowd to be happy or successful.

Be yourself. Be proud of what makes you different. Let your uniqueness shine! 

Cobra Martial Arts & Fitness Centres - Personal Development Program - 1991.