It's Far Better To Be An Innovator!!!!!

I sincerely and whole heartedly believe this thought to be true!! A lot of times in my life I have observed how easy it is for us as people to copy or imitate what someone else is doing, because we want to receive the same desired response or attention. I have also experienced this being done to me on more occasions that I would have liked lol!! I think that being creative and innovative is a great skill to have! I believe that when we are being true to ourselves no one can duplicate the authenticity of how we are expressing ourselves (which could be through your craft, talents, etc). I will admit that it is slightly FLATTERING....... but can also be FRUSTRATING when you have put a tremendous amount of effort, work, and thought into what you are doing for someone to come along and imitate it. Now please do not get me wrong, I recognize that we are ALL INSPIRED by others. However, lets use the inspiration to motivate us to be innovative and true to our own aesthetic instead of being carbon copies. We all have something valuable to offer this world!! There is room for everyone!! Let your own ORIGINALITY SHINE!!!

What are your thoughts?