Developing Our Potential

"To assert our individuality is to rise above the law of averages into that more highly specialized use of the Law which brings freedom rather than bondage, joy in the place of grief, and wholeness instead of sickness." Science of Mind, p 417

How do we 'assert our individuality'?  It seems to me that asserting our individuality is a life-long process.  Public schools and families-of-origin too often squelch our individuality. Most of us have heard, "Who do you think you are?!", when we try to be more than what we were yesterday.  Those around us are often most comfortable when we do not change from who they can expect us to be; and, yet, change we must -- or die.  Yes, really die.  Perhaps not in the body, but most certainly in the spirit.  Our life quest is to become fully who we are capable of being, and that takes us to our most wonderful selves.  It is important that we have people in our lives who support our becoming fully ourselves.