Cookie Cutter

Ever heard about the "cookie cutter" theory?
Dough that are moulded by the cookie cutter would all turn out exactly the same way, with the same number of sharp edges and angles. It's almost impossible to tell one from the other.

Similarly, this theory is used to describe the phenomenon of overly conforming to the trends and standards of the society. It has a negative connotation, of course. If there were 100 cookies, and 99 of them turned out perfect, probably only the remaining unperfect cookie might be able to escape its fate of being eaten. In this way, wouldn't this little cookie be saved by its flaw?

However, it does appears that the notion of "unique-ness" and "individuality" have been over-glorified and exemplified nowadays. So much so that many find that they have to fight against the conventional ideas in order to stand out. But doesn't this constant process of self-evolution to "shine among the masses" constitutes a trend in itself? Besides, most but not all of the times, there are reasons why the majority stick fast to their ideas. Ideas don't appear nor vanish out of the blue, they take years to develop and take root in people's hearts. If not for mistakes made, obstacles encountered and lessons learnt, these ideas would not have been born.

Make a change, not for the sake of doing so, but because you believe in it.