What Does It Mean To Be Normal Essay

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What usually characterizes normality, is defined by what the masses have set as the standard. In the eyes of science, normal is to be sane and/or in good health. What I believe is normal is to be different. In life, we encounter many exotic and strange things, we take with us many experiences, and hold memories dear to our hearts. Each of us have and will enjoy the various things life has to offer and will probably dislike them even more. That is why I believe normal is different. It is abnormal to hide from one’s self and to put on an outward appearance that hides the one within. We are all one in the same. Our differences are what allows us to be

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