Odd Man Out

A person who differs from the other members of a group. We all differ somewhat from everyone else or we wouldn't be individuals, would we? But there is a tendency to mimic others to blend in better. The question here is whether we lose ourselves in this constant mimicry over time, or not? Also, is it really worth the risk and effort to begin with? This is a 6 by 4.5 inches gel pen with color pencil drawing on medium bond acid-free paper. Original Jones Art, never much of a joiner, still weighs the pros and cons here in northwest Austin, Texas.