Perhaps, the true illusion is not diversity, but the belief that there is a normality to aspire to.

What does it mean to be different? Who can truly define diversity? And, above all, who has the right to decide what is different? Are we sure that the real concept of "diversity" is not often confused with conformity or non-conformity to social expectations?

‍Humankind is, by definition, unique. It is this uniqueness that makes each of us special. If we were all the same, we would lose the essence of our humanity. Every individual, from birth, possesses a distinctive trait, an irreplaceable gift that separates them from others. Diversity is not something to fear or judge, but a quality to recognize and celebrate.

Think of children while they play. Each one interprets the game in their own way: through gestures, expressions, interactions with the environment and others. It’s impossible to find an exact replica: similarities, perhaps, but never identity. In this, the child represents the most authentic form of humanity. Still free from social rules or external expectations, they express their essence without filters, in their pure uniqueness.

What happens as we grow? Why, as the years pass, do we tend to lose that unique gift and conform to an assumed normality? Why do we often give up our true selves to adopt what others expect? Is it a conscious choice or the result of social pressures?

I don't intend to provide definitive answers. I leave it to you to reflect and find your truths within yourselves. There is no universal answer, but as many as there are people on Earth. Each answer is unique and irreplaceable, just like each one of us.

Diversity or Disorders? When we talk about characteristics that deviate from what is considered "normal," we often label them as disorders: ASD, ADHD, ODD, OCD... But are we sure that these labels truly describe a lack? Or perhaps it is us, as a society, that fails to understand and appreciate these peculiarities? Defining these characteristics as "gifts" rather than "disorders" does not mean denying the challenges they may bring but it invites a change of perspective.

Society, instead of focusing on what is missing, should recognize the unique value these individuals bring. However, cultural and structural barriers often prevent them from living in harmony with a world designed for a concept of normality that excludes those who are different.

Imagine a child growing up with a unique and irreplaceable identity. Society forces them to conform, to hide their true self to avoid judgment. This leads them to suppress their authenticity to fit into a system that often rewards mediocrity disguised as normality. For those with special characteristics, labelled as "disorders," the weight of this exclusion is immense, because the world is not designed to embrace diversity in all its forms.

Before judging those around you, take a moment to reflect. Are you truly sure you understand the authentic value of people? Or perhaps you, like everyone else, are living under a great illusion, accepting a life that forces you to pretend to be accepted?

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