"Let us line up and conform to everything demanded of us. Let us be conforming sheep and do what we are told. Let us conform to idealism and not think for ourselves. Let us conform to the wishes of power control freaks, and do their bidding, post haste." Really.
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| If a Nonconformist Marble can lead the way... |
I don't think so. I would rather be a nonconformist. Let us use the brains we were allotted instead.Shall we lead instead of follow? Shall we create instead of imitate? Yes! You, too, can be a nonconformist. How cool is that?
Conformity to the enormity of normal may be a good thing at times, but may be excessive repression and suppression of expression by the open mind at other times.
Creativity can be stifled, even destroyed if 'normal' --the strict regimen and interpretation of life-- is followed religiously without fail-- as is often required of us.
Nonconformity is open-mindedness, creative, and daring. Nonconformity is to be able to think for ones' self. To be a nonconformist can be bold. Exciting. You get the idea.
At Incoming Bytes, we must admit the normal thing to do is to stop at a red light. To be honest, doing otherwise is unwise, even foolish. The eighteen-wheeler barreling through the intersection the other direction proves 'normal' can be a good thing. Upon occasion.
May it be reasonably concluded that being normal is required? Rarely.
It is simply more fun to be a nonconformist.
Is that incoming I hear?
I hope that I am a nonconformist! Great post!
ReplyDeleteCYW, after reading your blog, I am positive you are a nonconformist..and funny too ":) Thank you for the great compliment, you made my nonconformist day...":)) ~R
DeleteGood Bye RK.....
ReplyDeleteFigured I wouldn't start with hello !!!You know I am not a NC...No way no how...I love being odd and different...Thanks for the post. Can't wait to see what X is.....Blessings....VK
Goodbye, Vk, I see you're practicing nonconformity diligently,which is a good thing, I can't wait to see what 'x' is too, I may have to fabricate something completely nonconformist. Hello, odd and different! ":)))
DeleteI'm with you on this. But noncomformity doesn't mean always doing the unorthodox, just thinking for ourselves and not being afraid to be different. We do learn from others and it seems to me that great art stands in some kind of tradition, as do the best of politics, religion, sport, science - really any kind of social activity. Bursts of creativity often happen when two traditions intersect and the more free and daring can mix the two to find their own voice.
ReplyDeleteThe pressure to conform, to be normal, is enormous. To remind ourselves that we're unique individuals is crucial. To be unique, though, is not to be 100% different. We find things in common, share and support one another. Big bursts of creativity often create movements (the Impressionists, the Quakers, Gestalt Psychology, you name it...and then, of course, there's a danger of a new conformity.
Siba, you have that just right. Think for yourself. Your commentary here is precisely what I want people to understand --there is much to be gained by being unique and using individual creativity. Being weird and wonderful does have reasonable limits.'Bursts of creativity' are what created the greatest movements in many fields in the past...we do learn and expand by learning from others and also by doing precisely the opposite --that is a valid and fascinating observation worth much additional thought. Thank you so much for commenting! ":)~R
DeleteWell, as for me, as a professional, I must conform to certain ethics and practices of the profession I chose. On the other hand I absolutely do not conform to the religious strictures I was raised with. I questioned authority and my path veered. Other than those two extremes, I tend to follow my heart. Oh, and I always, always obey traffic laws.
ReplyDeleteQuerulous, as a professional you have to conform to ethics and practices at work, but you sure don't have to be a round peg in a round hole all of the time.
DeleteAs for religious strictures, 'ideology' is so questionable at times it seems to have nothing to do with faith.
I'm glad to hear you follow your heart and it's not a bad idea to obey traffic laws for safety,-- but otherwise, go for the gusto, smile, and have fun with life. Great to see you! ~R
unfortunately my line of work demands conformity. I feel like I'm taking off my conformity suit when I leave the job and can be myself. I dance to a different drummer and listen to a different tune :)
ReplyDeleteAre you familiar with the word "sheeple?" Unfortunately that's what most people are :(
hi Katley, a job that demands conformity can be mind-numbing and deadening, can't it? I imagine at work we have to do what is required, but that doesn't mean one cannot be an individual.
DeleteI'm glad you brought up that term, 'Sheeple' are exactly what the majority of people are--they are carefully groomed to be corporate consumers, 'party voters', and believers in ideological hooey that is designed to encourage people to stand still whilst being sheared....we must resist by being nonconformists. Carry on, Katley, and dance to a different drummer, hum a different tune and you shall be happy! Thanks for visiting, Katley!
I not only dance to a diferent drummer, I've written a post on that topic...
Deletehttp://katleyplanetbg.blogspot.com/2011/01/dancing-to-rhythm-of-different-drummer.html
Katley, dancing to a different drummer is GOOD. Thanks for adding that link, I am heading there now! ":)
DeleteI always knew you were a rebel.
ReplyDeleteHaha! Glory, I suspect you may be right. There is little to be gained by being a sheeple, is there? ":) Thanks for visiting & welcome back! ~R
DeleteYou are quite right Raymond that normal can be boring. Creativity is where it's at! The Incoming is great! You are doing well in the A-Z challenge my friend :)
ReplyDeleteHi Christyb! Yes,normal is often far too boring. Why not expand? Why not create the extraordinary? Thank you for the wonderful encouragement! ":))
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I like to think that normal using a wide brush.
ReplyDeleteLorre, using both a pointed pen and a wide brush is normal nonconformity; you can cover a lot of territory that way and raise the level of personal satisfaction too.. Why not be happy, let us do what we enjoy, and call it like it is........ ":)) ~R
DeleteWell I think you which road I follow, and I dont bleat! ;-).. But I may from time to time, blurt out a few truths...
ReplyDeleteNice post.. Raymond..
have a great Thursday. ~Sue
Sue, you are definitely not a sheeple. I appreciate the accuracy of your truths, have a wonderful day! ~R
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