WHY ARE YOU DIFFERENT?

WHY ARE YOU DIFFERENT?

Author: GIWA YUSSUF O.

INTRODUCTION

{“Discovering who you are today is the first step to being who you will be tomorrow”. Destinys Odyssey}
Have you ever imagined the soil under your feet, but you may be surprised at the complexity of soil. Soil varies in its composition and the structure of its particles, and these factors are closely examined by farmers, who need appropriate soil for planting crops, as well as engineers who may need to understand how soil is going to hold up under different demands. Soil is also vitally important to the sustainability of an ecosystem because it serves as the natural medium for the growth of vegetation.
This study is not focusing on teaching the concept of soil but relating soil to Self Discovery. If soil can be so important, you are more important only if you can discover yourself that is your personality type (self-discovery).
Research made us understand the importance of soil based on their types which are complexity, structure, particle and composition so every individual different from one another and are of different personalities, Character and complexity.

So, what exactly is Soil? (Dr. Gillaspy R.), Defined soil as organic and inorganic materials on the surface of the earth that provide the medium for plant growth. Soil develops slowly over time and is composed of many different materials. Inorganic materials, or those materials that are not living, include weathered rocks and minerals. Weathering is the mechanical or chemical process by which rocks are broken down into smaller pieces. As rocks are broken down, they mix with organic materials, which are those materials that originate from living organisms. For example, plants and animals die and decompose, releasing nutrients back into the soil.

Types of Soil
“I wasn’t searching for something or someone. I was searching for me”. Carrie Bradshaw
There are three basic types of soil: sand, silt and clay. But, most soils are composed of a combination of the different types. How they mix will determine the texture of the soil, or, in other words, how the soil looks and feels.
One type of soil is sand. Sand within soil is actually small particles of weathered rock. Sand is fairly coarse and loose so water is able to drain through it easily. While this is good for drainage, it is not good for growing plants because sandy soil will not hold water or nutrients.
Silt is another type of soil. Silt can be thought of as fine sand, and it will hold water better than sand. If you were to hold a handful of dry silt in your hand, it would feel almost like flour. If you were to add water to the silt in your hand, it would do a fair job of holding the water and feels slick and smooth.
Clay is very fine-grained soil. Its particles are even smaller than silt, so there is very little space between the fine grains for air or water to circulate. Therefore, clay does not drain well or provide space for plant roots to flourish. If you were a farmer, you would not want your field to be mostly clay. However, if you were a potter, you would think clay was the best type of soil. When moisture is added to clay, it can be molded into shapes, such as a pottery bowl or a building brick.
Now, we can consider Loam soil as our fourth type of soil, even though it is really a combination of sand, silt and clay. Loam will vary depending on how much of each component is present, but generally if you are gardener, this is the type of soil you want because it holds moisture, but also allows for good drainage. If you were to hold loam in your hand, you could mold it into a ball, but the ball would easily crumble when disturbed. Aside the above mentioned, there are peaty soil and chalky soil.
Now that you can differentiate between soils, its time you know yourself and why you are different. But before you dive into that mode, its good to take a step back and think about some few questions.
Why do you need to know yourself?
What is it that excites and motivates you?
Let get one fundamental truth straight before we continue: knowing yourself is going to be a great task. It might be the most challenging endeavour you’ve ever taken on. Thats why its crucial to understand the “Why” behind knowing yourself (Self-Discovery).

WHY ARE WE DIFFERENT? (Individual Differences)
Every living thing exists on the soil, live on the soil, eat from the soil, drink from the soil, make use of the soil and also go back to the soil. Yet, you still think you dont need to know who Mr. Soil is. Only if you can understand soil so you can understand the natural being you are. So many things determine who you are such as your Nature, Nurture, and Environment. Study show that all this forms how you THINK, JUDGE and BEHAVE today.

You will agree with me that knowing the differences in soil made it easy for us to understand the uses and importance in respect to our needs. So every human being is different from one another and has different importance in the face of life. It takes you a great chance/effort in life to know your differences.
{“To find yourself, think for yourself”. Socrates}

(Myers & Griggs’ 16 Personality Types).
The Analysts
Architect
Logician
Commander
Debater

The Diplomats
Advocate
Mediator
Protagonist
Campaigner

The Sentinels
Logistician
Defender
Executive
Consul

The Explorers
Virtuoso
Adventure
Entrepreneur
Entertainer

{I was once afraid of people saying Who does she think she is? Now I have the courage to stand and say, This is who I am. Oprah Winfrey}

Self-Discovery is a lifelong journey of experience through our inner self, trying to discover who we are, our potential, our purpose in life, and what core principles are guiding us to take different paths along the way.
The process of gaining understanding of oneself and ones motivations and needs.
Becoming aware of ones true potential, character, motive etc.

Process of Self-Discovery
Self awareness
Interest awareness
Hopes and Dreams
Career Discovery

CONCLUSION
(Ask Yourself)
How are you different and why would someone choose you? You can be chosen by making a difference, that your colleague are going to library after class doesnt mean that you should go to library without knowing why, what, and when about library. Dont follow crowd and leave yourself behind. Many has failed not because they dont do it well or put in the best. But they had failed because they are doing the wrong thing at the right time or they are doing the right thing at the wrong time.

Why some people are celebrated ahead others? They were celebrated because they have made a difference which you are yet to. Nobody is better than other just our differences that make us better. If you can identify yourself that is when you will know you are the best of yourself. Then, you will know your value and worth in life. You will notice that some products/services outsmart others in the world of work because they make a difference.

What can you do that the world will stop and notice what you are doing? You need to know that there is no new thing in the world. People can only notice you when you make a difference. You can modify through your creative thinking when you understand yourself, you can have the best career when you understand yourself, your can have the best marriage if you understand yourself. Only if you know yourself then you can know what you want.

GIWA YUSSUF OLAOYE

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