Idiosyncrasy
“Nay but, O man, who art thou that repliest against God? Shall the thing formed say to him that formed it, Why hast thou made me thus?~ Rom. 9:20
The word idiosyncrasy is derived from the Greek and means: one’s own; a mixing. Our dictionary defines it as a personal peculiarity or mannerism. Like it or not, we all have our little quirks. It is these oddities that our children, loved ones, and friends enjoy poking fun at. Some are way too sensitive to this well intended jesting. But no harm is meant; it’s simply a fact of life. Those who revel in this type of teasing are the objects of the same, whether they realize it or not. None are exempt. Even those who try to hide theirs are mimicked in their attempt to do so.
Few realize their idiosyncrasies are what make them stand out, what makes them the individuals they are. Our mannerisms distinguish us; they make us different from others. If it were not for them, we'd simply be run-of-the-mill entities. What a bland, uninteresting character, one would be without any trademark. Certainly they show our fallibility, but that’s what draws various people to us.
So let us stop being ashamed and cease endeavoring to disguise these little clinger-ons to our personalities. A woodworking craftsman doesn't try to hide natural markings in the grain; they are not deficiencies, they distinguish. And so it is with you and me.
DARE TO BE DIFFERENT!
by an Aged Saint
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