The Truth about SkywardWing... Just be yourself!

[Yuya Sakaki 5,212]

Hey people! So I was just watching SkywardWing's latest video on YouTube, and I found it really awe-inspiring! I'm sure most people here know who he is, but basically he's a well known KH YouTuber, and a member of the X-Keepers. You can check out his video below.

 

 

So basically the message you should take home with you today is that you shouldn't change yourself in any way to "fit in". I know, it's human nature for us to be loved and accepted... But hiding who you are isn't how to go about it. Show who you really are and people will accept and love you for who you are! Never be afraid to be yourself! Everyone was created different for a reason, and that's because if we were all the same we wouldn't learn about each other and diversity wouldn't even exist in this world! Personally, I think Sky looks cool. He looks like some mysterious anime character. (Did anyone else think of the Hyuuga Clan from Naruto when they saw it, because I totally did! )

 

But yeah, I hope someone benefitted from his video. I know I certainly did. I have nothing to hide, but I still found it very impressive!

 

Peace!

[Swordinger 110]

The message is clearly a good one, inspiring sure, but it's just too general. I have personally experienced how "being yourself" isn't just enough. Not everyone is compatible with your personality, one must be prepared to be hated, disrespected and insulted.You just have to keep looking for those people who you're compatible with, who're more open minded and accepting. I've look for such a social heaven for years, and what I learned from years of bullying, depression and suicidal thoughts is that you just have to accept you can't be loved by everyone. Be happy to be loved by those you care about.I now have quite a lot of friends, but I had to search a LOT! HahaNonetheless, you have to come to terms with some people, wearing the famous "masks", we use different masks for each social situation we're in. You have to lie, sometimes, too. Sociality is complex, is made of subtle things, and being adaptable is the best way to "survive" to the difficult tasks we've always have to do with, the social events we have to confront ourselves with.tl;drWhat I mean is what follows: be yourself with people you know are not going to mock you for doing so.

Edited July 2, 2015 by Swordinger

[Moni_22 335]

The message is clearly a good one, inspiring sure, but it's just too general. I have personally experienced how "being yourself" isn't just enough. Not everyone is compatible with your personality, one must be prepared to be hated, disrespected and insulted.You just have to keep looking for those people who you're compatible with, who're more open minded and accepting. I've look for such a social heaven for years, and what I learned from years of bullying, depression and suicidal thoughts is that you just have to accept you can't be loved by everyone. Be happy to be loved by those you care about.Nonetheless, you have to come to terms with some people, wearing the famous "masks", we use different masks for each social situation we're in. You have to lie, sometimes, too. Sociality is complex, is made of subtle things, and being adaptable is the best way to "survive" to the difficult tasks we've always have to do with, the social events we have to confront ourselves with.tl;drWhat I mean is what follows: be yourself with people you know are not going to mock you for doing so.

 

I agree with you... For the longest time in my life I thought that I would never have true friends. What I had in my school and high school years wasn't friendship, we were just classmates. I didn't have a physical problem like him, I was just different from the other people, I liked things they didn't, and that's why I didn't belong with them, they laughed at me, they insulted me, they didn't treat me like the others, and I suffered a lot. But then, one teacher once told me in my last year: "Don't worry, just hang in there a little bit more. When you go to the university, you'll see a new world".

 

And he was right. I went to another city for university and I didn't know anybody there. I was scared thinking that the same problem would happen again, I was wrong. I have only been 2 years here, and I've made the best friends I could have ever dreamed for. I love them, we may be different but we respect each others likings, and I feel like I'm myself when I'm with them, and I love being myself, telling jokes and made them laugh and smile, it makes me really happy. It was difficult but I'm glad I was brave enough to come here, it changed my life and now I know what friends are.

[RikuFangirl2008 1,368]

Dang. I didn't know that about him. And video games, to me are like my escape from the world. 

But, I was bullied too when  I was in middle school. And I was bothered by girls and harassed by guys in high school. The very things that I'm into, like anime and video games, I felt like I don't "fit in" in their world. Like I guess, they don't understand me. Girls always tell me, that" I need to get a man in my life (They said it in a different way, but I'm keeping it PG-13 in here.)". And guys ALWAYS keep flirting with me and such... It's like when I look at them, they are in a MUCH different world than me. A kind of world I don't want to step in, because of the possible dangers and situations. I just pick and choose my friends wisely. When doing that, some people would think I'm forgetting about "them", or I'm "THAT" type of person and I'm not.  

Even today, I'm still shy and quiet all the time. I just don't really want to bother people, and I don't really want to be bothered by them.  

Edited July 3, 2015 by RikuFangirl2008

[Nero Kunivas 3,046]

I know not the feeling of being bullied but I know VERY well what's it's like to be a Social Outcast, to be ignored or looked over by others due to my previous nature of being closed-in, quiet and generally like a kid/teen with Asperger's Syndrome.

 

It's not nice, it was an awful feeling...but I felt I couldn't do anything about it, as I was too afraid or felt I couldn't "fit in".

 

But in Year 11 was when I truly shinned. After multiple discussions with Staff Members and my small circle of friends at the time, I finally realized I didn't need to "fit in" or keep to myself and that I could do it, I could speak to others with confidence and be respected and even admired by others for who I am. Sure there were those who'd dislike or hate me for who I was, but it was then I realized I can't please everyone and I should just...be me.

 

After more trial and tribulation in recent years, including especially the time I've spent on KH13, I'm the best I've ever been! Social, outgoing, confident and much more understanding. I can actually show people who I am: A kind, caring and willing to listen individual who may say the wrong things sometimes, but if I wrong you in any way...I will always apologize and do anything to earn forgiveness if I can. 

 

People on this site have helped me grow too, even people I have caused problems with who have since forgiven me. I would mention...but there are so many, even in small ways, who have helped me. And I am forever grateful and admiring of them. I hate no one here, because really, it's hard for me to do so. It's much easier to like or even love another to me.

 

(If I had to mention at least some: Flaming Lea, Weedanort, Yuya Sakaki, Nortanort, Soul, Sky, Ruby/Omelette, Dashie/Geralt and Pandy/Avant/Gracie, my beloved. I am very sure that there are even more who have done so much for me, even if your name isn't in my head right now, I am forever grateful. And if another deserves special mention, please speak up! )

 

Special mention or not, all have helped me grow...and I can't thank any of you enough.

 

(I'll stop being mushy now. )

[Songbird Rebel 151]

Amen to that... And I know how Sky felt when he wanted to hide what makes him different. I have high-functioning autism, but due to how I think of it as a weakness that anyone can exploit, I tried to hide it. I was so insecure with myself and with my autism, that I have (no pun intended) stumbled into the darkness. But You, Kingdom Hearts (Riku and Terra), and Frozen (Elsa) helped see that what makes you different can turn out to be your greatest strength... even though I am still slowly building my self-confidence. In fact, I even mentioned this in the following topic -> http://kh13.com/forum/topic/87891-has-kingdom-hearts-affected-your-life-in-any-way/?p=1680000

[KairiKeybasH 851]

I saw the video he doesn't look all that bad, so what if his eye looks like that. It might look weird but that's how he is but sometimes, people don't want to accept other people beacuse of how they look be yourself isn't easy anyway.

 

It's like the famous phrase "Never judge a book for it's cover" this should apply to people too.

Edited July 3, 2015 by MarieltheKeybasHGirl