There come certain events, certain times in One's Life, where you feel caught up in the tide. You ebb and flow, along with all the other waves, thinking that's all there is.
But you have a Choice. There is always a choice, in every situation. You can choose to go along with that collective motion, taking it on as your own, or you can choose to do something different. You could choose to start a new ripple, which becomes a small new wave, which will inevitably grow until other waves have joined in with yours, in a beautiful synchronistic dance.
Sure, you can ebb and flow along someone else's vibrational wave. Or, you can choose to be your own ocean, set your own pace, and begin a new flow for yourself. You never know who might be longing to lap new shores right along with you.