GEN Zs, otherwise known as Zoomers, are currently obsessed with the concept of being the main character.
Simply put, this is a mindset where one sees oneself as the protagonist of their own life. With everyone’s flawed personalities and traits being embraced by this generation, people have started to showcase their own beauty and personality, as they should!
Simon Felix, a 20-year-old Zoomer, shared that being the main character is not merely about stealing the spotlight from others.
“For me, being the main character is embracing your authenticity, your whole personality, and your differences,” Felix told republicasia.
Seeing oneself as the director of their own life is as empowering as witnessing others succeed on their own. When one feels like they’re the main character, all kinds of wins eventually contribute to shaping their thinking, which they are responsible for.
Some people may not appreciate this mindset, as they believe it is a way to show off too much. But in reality, what kind of opportunities will come if you just keep on following other people’s footsteps and never follow your own?
“No matter who you are, you can be a main character anyway,” Felix added.
To be a shadow is not the goal. People should aim for the light, the one in front where you shine the most.
Main characters have a hard time, too
Just like everyone else, the main character also faces life’s hardships and uncertainties. But what’s the big difference when one is accustomed to the main character mindset?
You have all the power to respond. It’s all in the palm of your hand. Through your strength, your story will eventually unfold and turn into something very classy, very demure, and very mindful!
Felix shared that: “The main character also has limits; as long as you don’t hurt people or damage others, I’m sure we could have an amazing world where negativity will not grow and affect other people. “
Just like when writing stories, struggles come when you shine the most.
But since you’re directing your life by doing things that will affect tomorrow, the way you handle it will depend on how it will be concluded.
Embracing main character vibes with positivity
With the overflowing love that the world has, less room must be left for negativity, as it will eventually reflect on your characteristics and abilities. Embracing the main character vibe that you have can also be a way of expressing gratitude and love for yourself.
As per Felix: “It’s simple: if you love yourself, you can do everything. Just being comfortable [with] who you are is already a power.”
And with that, why not put a positive spin on what others think of as negative?
Remember: negativities, may they be a person or a situation, are just side characters trying to make you feel discouraged.
Keep in mind that success has a fun way of showing up, right when you’re about to quit.
With reports from Alexis Fei Caceres.
