Welcome to ‘Live Beyond the Beige,’ a blog idea that originated from the realization that every person faces unique challenges and unexpected events in life that cannot accurately compare with those of others. These experiences began before medical training and continued with the desire to expose our children to a more diverse and colorful world. We aim to move beyond the mundane and break free from being judged based on the average of our peers or those who came before us.

The inception of ‘Live Beyond the Beige’ has contributions from life experiences, a love for math and physics, fascination with space and time, an appreciation for the incredible landscapes of the world, beautiful concepts communicated through sound, sight, touch, emotions, and intuition and an ever-growing sense of awe for the complexity and adaptability of the human soul. These realizations resulted in a yearning to learn and then teach our children to grow up with an appreciation for more than just the beige monotony of fast food, education, emotions, knowledge, and experiences but also relish the vibrant, diverse flavors of life.

Pervasive throughout education and many professions are ‘established norms,’ this brings up the intrigue of the mathematical principle of ‘average’ and the establishment of ‘normal.’ These concepts, while providing a baseline and valuable tool, often eclipse the rich variability inherent in life. In medicine, as in life, we continually strive for ‘normal,’ for averages, to make things ‘easier.’ But in doing so, we risk missing out on the beautiful diversity that life offers.

Why should we settle for ‘beige’ when life is a riot of colors? Why should we aim for ‘normal’ when the extraordinary lies in the variability? With these questions in mind, ‘Live Beyond the Beige’ was conceived.

‘Live Beyond the Beige’ is more than just a blog – it’s a movement, a call to action. It’s about challenging the status quo, questioning the ‘normal,’ and celebrating the diversity in life. It’s about stepping out of the beige monotony and embracing the vibrant colors of life.

Through this blog, we hope to provide an avenue to find inspiration to explore the rich tapestry of life, delve into the diverse realms of experiences, and relish the vibrant flavors of existence. ‘Live Beyond the Beige’ is for those who dare to live colorfully, for those who seek to go beyond the ‘average,’ and for those who are not afraid to embrace the glorious variability that life offers.

So, join us on this journey beyond the beige. Let’s explore, discover, and celebrate the colorful, diverse, and extraordinary world we live in. Welcome to ‘Live Beyond the Beige’!