This One Principle Will Change How You See Yourself

Don’t feel sad about it though; it’s not just you.

The Earth, the stars, the sun and, of course, other people are not special either.

Your country is not more exceptional than someone else’s; the Universe doesn’t revolve around you; our planet is not more privileged than the rest.

There are no exemptions — we all are affected by this universal law.

Rather than feeling sad about it; accepting the Mediocrity Principle can liberate you from the social burden of trying to look special.

The Mediocrity Principle is difficult to grasp for many people. It’s hard to realize you are not special. Also, religious beliefs or other scientific theories, cloud our understanding.

I’m not trying to sell you on this theory — I’m inviting you to revisit everything you know, starting with you.

See what happens when you see everything through the lens of the Mediocrity Principle. You might feel uneasy at first but, eventually, it’s a liberating experience.

What happens when you realize that no one is special?

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