The Less Trodden Path

The American journalist and political commentator Walter Lippmann once said, "When all men think alike, no one thinks very much." In my own experience, I've noticed a pervasive fear many people have of thinking for themselves. Perhaps there's a stigma involved with pursuing a less trodden path, of standing out, or being different.

But creativity is, in essence, stepping up to make a statement and is sometimes an act of defiance. And when a performance, a painting, or a piece of music is truly compelling, it is rarely because it's defiant for its own sake. Instead, it is the courageous execution of a thought by one or many who felt they could no longer keep it to themselves.

Don't underestimate the power of original thought, expression, or movement. Embrace your singularity and when you're ready, share it with the world.

We'll be waiting.