I’m still pontificating on originality. I hate being normal, and doing the common thing. If it becomes trendy (spark joy?) then I am immediately turned off.
When I was younger, it was very important to strike out and be “unique.” These days, “relevancy” is much more meaningful than standing out. However, while I’m standing alone in the corner, trying to be more different, I’m also becoming less relevant.
Last weekend, I watched the movie about Ruth Bader Ginsburg, “On the Basis of Sex.” She always has followed her passions, and still, has maintained relevancy. Me, I just don’t want to buy the same shirt or listen to the same music or follow the same religion or go on the same vacation as everyone else. I’m very consumer-unique. But, I’ve never truly “struck out” and lived an amazing life, like she did. Furthermore, I’ve never been very relevant!
Though, I watched the latest South Park episode the other day, and it was all about consumerism and Amazon. I, too, have been thinking a lot about consumerism and Amazon. So maybe my thoughts are buried deeper in the collective unconscious than I want to admit!