My "funky pants" is my full undercut and dyeing the hair I do have blue and purple/pink. I think it sounds crazier than it is, because I think it looks pretty normal on me and the whole look evolved naturally from leaning into what I like and what makes me comfortable.
Every so often, I'll enter a space where I'll expect some pushback or "looks", but it's no more than the minimal amount I am already used to (i.e. ones I would recieve due to some form of "ism" regardless of how I look). I am actually pleasantly surprised at the amount of compliments I get.
Even if there was more negativity, I have a hard time caring, because I only want to attract people who like me when I am being myself. When I do that, I believe that's when things work in my favor - and I think that's the true power of Funky Pants!!!
Thanks Lindsey! This post has been a great reminder to share the edges of our personality! Looking forward to hearing more about your funky pants could be!
Fabulous post! Such a great lesson and metaphor for life! Thank you for sharing.
Thank you so much! Thrilled to hear that it resonated!
Great newsletter as always, David!
My "funky pants" is my full undercut and dyeing the hair I do have blue and purple/pink. I think it sounds crazier than it is, because I think it looks pretty normal on me and the whole look evolved naturally from leaning into what I like and what makes me comfortable.
Every so often, I'll enter a space where I'll expect some pushback or "looks", but it's no more than the minimal amount I am already used to (i.e. ones I would recieve due to some form of "ism" regardless of how I look). I am actually pleasantly surprised at the amount of compliments I get.
Even if there was more negativity, I have a hard time caring, because I only want to attract people who like me when I am being myself. When I do that, I believe that's when things work in my favor - and I think that's the true power of Funky Pants!!!
This is beautiful, thank you for sharing this Salimah!
I love this part - ".... because I only want to attract people who like me when I am being myself" - so good!
I love hearing the backstory of the pants! Now you've got me thinking what my 'funky pants' could be.
Thanks Lindsey! This post has been a great reminder to share the edges of our personality! Looking forward to hearing more about your funky pants could be!