Are you normal? That's a hard question to answer until normality is properly defined, and attempted definitions are in a constant state of flux. Societies evolve, and what was normal decades or centuries ago falls out of sync with each new generation. Change happens more quickly than technology upgrades. There's nothing stagnant about laws, politics, ethics, or gender. Do we really have average families, incomes, or personal appearances? No. Is there a common level of sanity, do people have standard dreams? Of course not. The very idea of “normal” is laughable, if one has a sense of humor. Know that in this crazily abnormal world, your uniqueness is your greatest strength.
About the Author
R. L. George is a philosopher/author. She is a veteran of the U.S. Navy, and has worked in corporate business and in the semiconductor industry. She has also worked as a musician, farmer, auctioneer, and educator, national book reviewer and contest judge. She has lived in a number of U.S. states, Canada, and Mexico. Her education includes a B.S in Interdisciplinary Studies, an M.A. in Humanities, and an M.A. in Philosophy. She is currently a PhD candidate in Psychology. It has always been George's belief that education includes equal amounts of life experience and scholarly pursuits.
