How do you show your individuality?
By msedge
@msedge (4011)
United States
December 19, 2008 1:53pm CST
Voices screaming for originality surround us in today's culture. Problem is, most originality is happening just on the surface level, and is usually not original at all. People are so "original" now that tattoos--once symbols of rebellion and individual freedom--are now a tool of conformity. Sometimes, you can adopt someone else's value system without knowing it. When that happens, you dilute the one thing you have complete control over: your unique self. People who are truly individuals are ones who are true to themselves. They are self-made people, not composites of borrowed personalities and values. They created their own value system and gain strength by living within that system. These are the people who do more than shock; they leave long-lasting impressions.
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@surveytaker29345 (489)
• United States
19 Dec 08
I agree with everything that you said above. I think that society has made it very difficult for people to be who they really are and to show their own unique personalities. I think that this can be attributed to the fact that so many people judge others and I guess we all just want to fit in.
I think that someone can show their individuality by doing and saying whatever makes them happy. I think that if people are true to themselves, others around them will see this too and appreciate the person more for their honesty.
