It’s amazing to me how even in 2016 people still have a very difficult time with individuals, places, and things they can not easily compartmentalize or label. But not everything can be so clearly defined. Especially magnificent experiences, extraordinary things, and fascinating people. All of us are a collage of complex layers, unique experiences, and differentiating nuances. Our commonalities give us strength during life’s greatest challenges, while our contrasting individuality allows us to stand out. I believe we were divinely created to bask in both. However, far too often, we opt most commonly for the path of least resistance by constantly seeking to blend in.
The French have a saying that Americans have adopted: Je ne sais quoi. It’s literal translation is “I don’t know what,” but it has come to represent the indescribable “It factor” possessed by individuals who are comfortable letting their undefinable originality shine through. In order to achieve greatness and success, we must allow ourselves to get very comfortable with things we cannot easily describe or pigeonhole. This begins with embracing aspects of our own identity that don’t fit a mold.
I have many titles, too many to list here, but even with my ever-evolving list of roles and responsibilities, I am more than all these things. We are all so much more than our social descriptions. Typically, what we cannot explain are natural wonders, works in progress, or amazing works of art. You and I are a brilliant blend of all of the above. I chose to wear this fabulous Hermes ensemble for that very reason. In a glamorously tongue-and-cheek manner, this pajama-inspired look reflects the greater principle that some of the most remarkable things in life don’t always have to conform to convention. So embrace the indescribable you, and share with the world that extra, inner je ne sais quoi that only you have.
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