being normal

In years past, people wanted to "fit in" and would forego individuality to "be normal." In today's society, people often shun that, choosing to be known as being unique or unusual.

From a performance perspective, whether in academics, work, sports or other areas of involvement, "normal" means you neither excel nor fall below some acceptable level. It can be equated to mediocrity.

But there is one place where "being normal" should be desired.

I went in for the lab results from my physical today. I am "perfectly normal."

And that's a good thing ... :-)