You cannot live the life of another, only yours. To do otherwise would be to not live.
Conforming to the expectations of others is to live the life others have constructed for you. It becomes your mausoleum.
To stand out from the herd always comes at a price. But to do so, is to truly live. However, it is not for everyone, as it means embracing your fears, your shadow and knowing yourself for what you are, what you are capable of in all respects.
Only then can you leap from the precipice of life and fly.
Wisdom in your words for sure leoplaw Thanks :) xox