"When in Rome do as the Romans"

One day,
while whiling,
a thought fought to the surface of my consciousness:

Individuality is one of the most difficult qualities to nurture within oneself.

We all want to be accepted,
loved,
a part of the whole in a most interesting,
warped way.

Our particular characteristics tend to be a part of a trend.
When in Rome do as the Romans!

I ask myself:
"What qualities distinguishes me from all the other entities in my reality?
What is my sole and personal nature?
Do I have ...distinct characteristics?"

It is time that we individuate,
to form into individual and distinct entities.
Time to bury the lie:
When in Rome do as the Romans!

I exist to be a distinct individual,
to exercise my right to individual liberty.
I bask in my new found freedom.

Meanwhile,
In another time and place...
A Christian is thrown to the lions.

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