The Invisible Wall We Build Around Normal
We all have an internal compass that points toward what feels right, natural, and normal. But here’s the uncomfortable truth: our definition of “normal” is often a reflection of who we already know—and who looks like us, thinks like us, and speaks like us. This isn’t a flaw—it’s a feature of human psychology. We’re wired for connection, and similarity provides an easy shortcut to trust and belonging. But when we conflate “similar” with “better,” we inadvertently build invisible walls around ourselves.
