Some months ago, when I was taking my methodology classes, there was a part that caught my attention (it was about originality so I think it's not off-topic). Many begineer teachers try lots of different methods of teaching by themselves, but what they think was an original and unique method of teaching, when reading a book, they realize someone else has already done that same method!.
So, does that mean you are not being original? Not necesarilly. You are being authentic, which means you are doing what you think you feel confortable the most and feel works best and more effectively. It's what we actually do with the tools we have in our disposal, whether we are teachers, pop artists or any other occupation/profession in the world, what makes us
authentic.
I think that being original, as creating something new, is quite an inexact definition since creating something new can be a mix of two or more things that have been already created or developed before. Because of that, I completely agree with this quote MrPeanut has posted :
Quote:
Originally posted by MrPeanut
"Nothing is original. Steal from anywhere that resonates with inspiration or fuels your imagination. Devour old films, new films, music, books, paintings, photographs, poems, dreams, random conversations, architecture, bridges, street signs, trees, clouds, bodies of water, light and shadows. Select only things to steal from that speak directly to your soul. If you do this, your work (and theft) will be authentic. Authenticity is invaluable; originality is non-existent ... 'It’s not where you take things from - it’s where you take them to.'" — Jim Jarmusch
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The remarked part is the one I agree the most. Authenticity is invaluable and unique, since every human is unique, so at some extent, if you do what you truly are and believe, you are being original on your own way.
