Poetic speech questioning societal norms from @lolayounggg
A speaker delivers a powerful spoken word poem questioning the concept of 'normal.' She lists rigid societal expectations and contrasts them with the internal struggles of those who don't conform, describing feelings of messiness, inadequacy, and self-hate. The speech concludes by reframing 'different' as something to be celebrated and understood, challenging the audience to question the existence of 'perfect.'
Creator: @lolayounggg on TikTok
Transcript
What is normal? Normal, normal, normal. We are told and taught to be normal, to tie our laces in perfect bows, to hand our essays in bang on time, to fold our clothes in perfect order, to speak only when we are spoken to, to stand in queues patiently, to concentrate on the task at hand with no huffing and puffing, to dance in time unfreely, and in this day and age with a lot of people watching. Let me tell you now. We are told to follow these rules, and some of us follow accordingly, Whereas som
Topics: Psychology, Self-Improvement, Mindset
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