That's right, everyone - it's mid-September, and we all know what that means... Fall is right around the corner. The perfect time to Instagram leaves, drink a classic PSL, wrap up in blankets, and watch Hocus Pocus too many times to count. It's the time of the year we break out our brown lipstick, boots, and scarves. It's the season we pick apples, and pumpkins, and crack the window open to feel a slight breeze. It's when God reminds us He still loves us, and will deliver us from Summer (jokes :) ). It is, undoubtedly, the best time of the year. As I'm sure you've guessed by now, Fall is my absolute favorite season. It's one of the things I enjoy most about being alive. However, there is one aspect of Fall I think we could all do without: how comfortable we all are criticizing people for liking it. That's something I have never understood - why do you care so much that I enjoy a pumpkin-flavored hot beverage? I surely don't care that you don't. Why is it suddenly "basic" to wear a blanket scarf, since when everyone wears strappy sandals in the summer it's not basic then? I just don't understand - if you care enough to criticize what I enjoy, then is it really all that basic? Because let me tell you, us Fall loving girls don't criticize you for loving iced coffee in the summer, or a peppermint mocha at Christmas. I know, I know.... this is silly. It is. The concept, however, is not. It raises a serious question about our culture - why must we always feel the need to be superior, and why does criticizing others for their tastes make us feel as though we are? Have we really reached a point in evolution that we cannot let people just like what they like? If everyone likes it, and so it's "basic," it's probably because it's awesome. So, who really has the better taste here!? (again, jokes :) ) For real - let's let people like what they like. Not only that, but let's love them for it. Let's love each others quirks, and characteristics that make them them. Let's find joy in what makes our friends happy, even if we don't share the passion. Let's build each other up instead of putting each other down. Let's stop calling each other "basic." Come on, ladies, we can do better than this. The only reason you should be asking me if I like Pumpkin Spice Latte's is because you're at Starbucks and want to know if I want one. Let's transition from a culture of condescension to one of joy. Let people like what they like. It goes for the "basic" girls, the "nerdy" girls, the "sporty" girls. I think it's great that you love Star Wars, even though I don't. I think it's great that you love playing Basketball, even though I definitely don't. I love Fall, and that's okay too! What it comes down to is this - stop taking time out of your life to judge others for things that bring them joy, stop wasting your words on criticisms of beverages (but really anything that brings someone happiness). I am going to continue wearing riding boots, blanket scarves, and leggings while I sip a PSL and admire the changing leaves. And yes, I am probably going to post on Instagram about it. But I am so much more than that, and so are you. I have yet to meet a "basic" human being.
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AuthorHello! I'm Becca -humanitarian, caffeine addict, lover of books, people, and all things Jesus. You can find me in my pajamas, day dreaming about rainy days and saving the world. Archives
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