Individuality

There is a quote that I have loved and have used for inspiration throughout my life. "It's easy to stand with the crowd. It takes courage to stand alone." I wish I knew who wrote this quote.... This quote I feel is a true statement to individuality. When I came across this quote when I was 14, I thought it was cool and had it put on my wall in my room. About a year later it came upon me that it did not matter what others thought of me as long as I was being true to myself and had a support system of my family. There is nothing wrong about being yourself. As long as you are honest and true to yourself, no one can deny it. That in itself will only allow others to respect you and your values. 

During my youth I was never excepted for who I was. Though it was hard for me to see my peers and my neighbors not except me for who I truly was, I really think it only made me stronger. I lived in a very conservative city during my childhood. Being different was considered a bad thing.... Weird I know, because no one is the same. We are all different! Why is being different considered a bad thing? If you look at entertainments most successful people ever, you will always consider the successful people Different and Unique! For example: Lady Gaga! She is true to herself! She lets her differences be her strengths! She is extremely creative. She has some of the most interesting ideas I think I seen! She is Passionate about what she does! She experiences Life! She stands out because she she took the courage to stand alone! 

Being an individual is not a bad thing! We are all different in our own way! I am glad that I am different because throughout my life I have experienced life in ways that I have never thought I would because I was being myself. As an actor being yourself and knowing who you are is so important! My individuality is unique and no one can take that away from me. No one can take that away from you! 

 
The reason I write this is because me and mom (Lisa) and I were talking about this tonight. I was talking about the musical Hair when this came up. The song "Where do I go" is a perfect example of this! Just so you know what is going on during this part of the musical, if you do not know what this musical is have never seen the show, This is were the tribe and has burnt their draft cards into the fire. Since this is illegal they are on there own. Since bringing up the song "Where do I go". As the song is in progression you see and experience that symbolic energy of individuality. Its such a powerful moment in the show and makes this musical so unique! They have found inner and true individuality! They created a revolution of individuality! If you know the song "Aquarius" (from the same musical) if you notice in the lyrics you see that individuality and revolution are all within the subtext of the song. "This is the dawning of the age of Aquarius" What do these lyrics mean to you? This is one of my favorite musicals and I recommend everyone to see it. But I must say this so we are all on the same page. I am not responsible for you getting offended by what I like and think is a great piece of art. If you do not do your research before seeing a production it is your own fault. I will not apologies for you getting offended if you do not do your research. When doing your research you are protecting yourself from getting into a situation that you do not want to be in.

Now back on a lighter note. Individuality is unique and beautiful! Don't be someone else! Be yourself! Be an individual because being yourself is cool!