The cost of replacing us.

It’s true that people are unique. No one individual is exactly the same as the other, be it in looks, personalities, or behavior. This can be attributed to the many gene sequences that we are made of, which determine our characteristics. It also depends on where and how we grew up.

We have unique childhood experiences, upbringing and environment. Some of us played with toys, others with clay and stones. Some grew up chasing butterflies while others spent their time in tall buildings, shifting homes often. Some lost a parent, some lost their homes, some saw death closely. Some experienced a childhood full of laughter, pets, and hot, home-cooked meals.

Despite such unique upbringing, we spend most of our lives trying to prove that we are different from others. We try to convince the next guy, that we are different from the last girl/boy who dumped them. We are also different from the last candidate the HRM interviewed, and so should be selected for the job. However, all of us are replaceable, and more likely than not, would have faced this at least once by the time we turn 25.

What does being replaceable mean?

It means different things to different people. It means we can be substituted with someone. The work we do could be replicated, and the love which once belonged to us can freely be given to someone else.

It may seem that the cost of replacing us is huge, but it is a cost everyone would eventually pay. Life goes on.

When this is true, why spend so much time trying to differentiate ourselves? Should we not be content with being happy, doing things which lead to peace in our lives, and a smile on the faces of those we love?

In the end, we are remembered for how we make people feel, not for how we dress or look or likes that we have on our social media accounts. So let’s be free, do what we love, and enjoy this epic journey.