Weird Is The New Cool

Three of these kids belong together.
Three of the kids are kinda the same.
But one of these kids is doing his own thing.

Be the one kid who is doing his own thing. I was that kid; the oddball. I have always had a unique style and outlook. And with a little reassurance and push from my mama, I was convinced “God made you that way and God don’t make no mistakes baby.” After all, it should be perfectly fine to embrace individuality, right? Wrong! Not in kindergarten or middle school. Most people I’ve come across in my years seem to prefer to be part of the in-crowd. It seems they somehow train their minds to teeter within a certain “safe” area. And this teetering continues well into adulthood.

To keep it funky (being totally honest), I can’t say for certain whether I’m a natural brunette (black sheep) or if I dyed my wool (trained my mind to be odd). However, I don’t believe in being different for the sake of being different. I exercise my uniqueness in order to find better solutions to life’s problems. And I don’t mind standing out. I want to be outstanding.

Moreover, I don’t think anyone in their right mind is against being outstanding. But know that anything that is outstanding has to be different; hence, out-standing. Webster defines it as ‘distinguished from others in excellence’. To truly be looked at as one of the greats in any arena, you have to go with your gut, you have to rebel a little, and you have to go against the grain. Only then can you be truly appreciated and revered for being daring enough to be you.

But only the brave need apply--those who aren't afraid of being singled out. Marianne Williamson said that our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate [but] that we are powerful beyond measure. Your playing small does not serve the world.

Bolt from the Blue is my playground for at least 8 hours a day...a place where I am free to create and explore. We are passionate about working our wizardry to assist you in shining your light and being outstanding. "As we let our own light shine, we consciously give other people permission to do the same."