Social misfit

We are not here to perform; we are here to be ourselves. If we all embraced our uniqueness, there would be no such thing as a misfit.

The label social misfit is often used by society to pathologise difference, when in fact it could be a sign of deeper awareness, creativity, or emotional integrity. To be a misfit comes from the belief that one does not belong and a refusal to conform. It is clear society has projected that the way to be is through extroversion, sameness, and the ability to blend in.

Those who deviate from the norm are often cast aside. But so-called misfits are the people who bring change to the world. Misfits often prefer solitude over crowds, yet they are made to feel alienated. Simplicity is more useful in a world that values clarity rather than confusion and disorder.

Misfits is a label used by society to outcast those who do not play along with society’s projections of what fitting in means, when we are not required to fit in on their terms. We are not misfits because we are different or do not follow the sheep mentality. It is a cop-out to label people misfits simply because they do not behave or conform to the masses like puppets on a string waiting for their next instruction on who to be.

It is gaslighting; it tries to make people feel there is something wrong with them when they are simply being themselves. Meanwhile, much of the world is performing for the illusion of fitting in, being successful, and being accepted. We know that is not true; it is only, at best, a superficial way of fooling people into thinking they are thriving. It all comes down to manipulation for control, trying to design a society that serves the selfish and greedy.

I am aware that some people like to take on the label of misfit because they think there is some glory in being special. But people who are truly different are not trying to stand out and say, “Look at me.” Yes, they may unintentionally stand out because they are not blending in with what normal society is preaching, but these people do not have glamours about themselves. They are just living true to themselves and may offer a different perspective that is refreshing.

So-called misfits often go against the grain of what society is projecting, not on purpose as such, but that is simply who they are. They are not rebellious; they are just not buying into the BS we are constantly being fed. Living life on your own terms is not rebellious; it is being real.