When Culture and principles collide

​Principles and culture are always going to collide.

I always have some level of admiration for people who can stick to their principles in the collision; both principles I agree with and disagree with.

Because I know it's not easy. It's not easy to hold on to things you've decided are the foundation of who you are when the rest of the world doesn't like what you stand for.

I'm trying to stand stronger in what I believe these days, while being less concerned about how many people are going to say I believe that too.

That's a tough deal when you believe your beliefs represent greater beauty and goodness for all.

That's a tough deal when you're human and you long for acceptance.

But we all get there at some point.

My principles or the world's principles?

Can I live with myself or is it more important to have the world want to live with me?

I have deep admiration for people who choose principles; that's never an easy choice.