Label Me Not

Label. You've heard the word before, right? You know that it has multiple meanings. Well, the definition of label I would like to talk about is how we, as human beings, label one another. I'm sure that at some point in your life, whether you've known of it or not, you have been labeled. I know that I have. I've been labeled as a "class clown," "loser," "preppy," "fag," and much, much more. Plus, I'm sure there are a lot of other labels I didn't hear put upon me.
I guess my main wonder is why? Why do we feel like we need to label each other? Why do we need to distinguish who's who on the label wheel? What gets me is that nobody likes to be labeled. Nobody. A label is so suppressive. It means that that's who you are, that's your depth. Tell me, how can one word or phrase describe one human being? We, as humans, are deep and complicated beings. We're not easily defined or understood. So, why then do we try to simplify something that cannot be simplified any further?
Now, I'm not saying that all labels are horrible and/or that we should abolish labeling. A lot of things are like coins, they have two sides. In other words, life is all about yin and yang. One thing can be used for good or for bad, like the Internet for example. So, furthering on the thought, it is alright for someone to define themselves as something. Many people will label themselves with their religious beliefs, their sexual orientation, and many more things. This labeling makes sense because it is merely clearing up a part of who they are. It's not saying that it's the whole package, it's just the surface of a very complicated being. This label is open, not like the other labels which tend to be open-ended.
Labeling others is never right. Let's just let that be known right now. If the person doesn't identify with that label, or even if they do, it shouldn't be used to describe who that person is and what their life is about. I honestly cannot think of one word to describe myself because one word wouldn't even give you a fraction of knowledge on who I am. I like that. I like that I am so special and unique that no label could really do me full justice. The same goes for you.
Now, I would like to tackle self-labeling in a negative light. I've had plenty of experience negatively labeling myself. "Loser, "ugly," "lacking," etc. Can't you see how horrible this is to your self-esteem? Yes, it kills when other people say these things about you but it obliterates when you say these things about yourself. I want to further on this thought later.
Let's stop labeling. Let's finally embrace each other for our differences. Who cares what someones sexuality is? What someones religion is? etc. Let's just love one another. Let's see the beauty that lies within each and everyone of us. A beauty that is inextinguishable. Let's forget our judgments, because when it all comes down to it that's all labeling is...judging one another. We all know who the real Judge is.
To any who have been labeled negatively I want you to know that you're amazing. You're a good person. God loves you. I love you. Enjoy your life and don't let labels distinguish you.
Life is Beautiful.