Individuality

Individuality is a private thing. People want to be individuals only because they think being a part of the formless masses is a desirable goal. They do not seem to take into consideration the extent to which their actions serve to make them true individuals. Slipping a lazy moment or three past the boss whilst at work may be a small act of rebellion, but does very little to further one's individualism beyond the self-satisfaction of knowing that one did something that one should not. If one truly hates the job, one should assign oneself days off from time to time. That is an expression of what one truly is. A small fashion "slip-up" like a slightly shorter skirt may be an act of rebellion, yet an adherence to "extreme" fashion may just be one's conformity to what one believes is a subculture that brings out one's individuality. Simply put, every "individual" is just an individual cog in the greater economic system. Individuality is an illusion, and an entirely private enterprise. A true individual learns to be an individual without having to prove it to others.