As I see it, throughout my life I've only had two perspectives on the subject. In one I see everything as original. In the other I can't help but see nothing as original. (In the end I wonder why it even matters)

In times of my life when autonomy and individuality were crutial to my self esteem, it was crushing that I would naturally adopt the second perspective. How overwhelming and shaded the world feels when no matter which way I'd turn I could feel the footsteps of another beneath my own feet. And looking around I'd realized that nearly all of my know how and morals came from others I felt like less of a human being. The thought that no matter what I'd do, it would still be nothing new to others was real sad. Sometimes it seems like the everything is merely a product of something else as everything influences everything else, and the world almost seems to copy itself. Which is a confusing thought. I stood and stand on the shoulders of giants, just like others do. Which is okay.

But if I think subjectively, I can't help but think of all things as original. If someone does something and I mimic it, it looks childish. Of course it does, this is how the kinesthetic learn things fast, especially so in childhood. But it's just a way of learning things, not a regretion... er I think thats the word I'm looking for. And after all, although it isn't new to the world that you do something, this doesn't mean it isn't new to you, and it doesn't mean that it has any less value. So, I guess thinking this is okay too.

So it's all okay, right?