Standing out & Fitting in

Is it possible to do both?
(This question has my mind spinning.)

I'll admit:
There are moments when I sink into the background... there are SO many moments like this in my day-to-day life. I enjoy blending in in almost every way possible. I like singing back up. I like being an alto and singing notes no one ever hears (except for other altos). I like sipping coffee in a corner at Starbucks. I like sitting in the back at concerts. I often avoid wearing loud colors (The ONLY loud clothing I own is my winter coat. Something about being in the winter makes me want to SCREAM.)

Then there are those moments when I think it is very important for me to stand out. In my faith. In my actions. In my day-to-day lifestyle. I think being different is a good thing. I think it's such a good thing that my dear friend Sarah and I wrote a song about it! (In order to promote my musical endeavors I will include a LINK so you can see what I'm talking 'bout.) Sometimes I desire to be different just to be noticed (I know, it's a silly "single girl" kind of habit.)

While in Omaha last week my friend Skyler and I talked about these types of things. Mostly we spent our time pondering the oddness that is our personalities. We found it fascinating how different people can be depending on those you surround yourself with. For example, together Sky and I can ramble endlessly about our struggles, failures, and small successes. There are very few people in this world that either of us would be comfortable being that honest with. It's hard to let people in, and it's easy to omit things in conversations.

 One of my best friends often reminds me that omitting can lead to lying and the telling of half-truths.

So I will leave you with these questions to ponder, as I do...

1. Is omission/lying ever okay? What if it is guarding someones feelings or keeping them safe?

2. Is omitting a lie in itself?

3. Are there real levels of friendship and do people need to earn the right to the truths in your life? Or are we selfish to keep our knowledge/experiences to ourselves?

... Ponder away.