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Question: We are what others think of us!?
In reality, society is the one that makes what we are; and we try to accommodate to that as much as possible!.

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This one would disagree with your post!.

Perhaps we are what we think of others!.

The faults and failing we believe we see in others may well be only the reflections of the faults and failings we have within ourselves!.

Perhaps we are also the best we see in others!.

Life is being, we are humans who are "being"

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One question, do you know how many societies there are in the world!? you think every society in the world has the same standard, and same values!? If society is the one that makes what you are, then what does asian society say about you, what does latin society say about you, what does african society say about you!?

Let's say that A society considers you a genius and the B society considers you a psycho and C society considers you a dumbass!. Then what are you!? If "society" makes you who you are, then what should you be!? a genius, a pyscho, a dumbass!?

How can you even be defined by something that doesn't even know anything about you!? What does your society possibly know about you, your college degree!? your spouse's name!? and with that little information you think society can define who you are!?

NOT EVEN CLOSE!.


It's you that makes you who you are!. not your neighbour, not your family, especially not your society!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

Your stay away from Philosophy is clearly evident!. Studies show parental labels given to children become as milestones about their neck, and children literally become the label, usually a derogatory one!. One who places greater credence to the opinions of others without consideration to why certain factions hold positive or negative, flattering or denigrating views is liable to be maligned and coerced by the same if found to be thus impressionable!. Some souls are straightforward and plain speaking!. Some are highly complex, multi faceted with a personage for each role and part they play in life!. Yet amidst this vastly contrasting and sometimes contradictory attributes one finds an underlying tapestry of consistency and stability, a solid and firm foundation stone of a firm disciple!. It is this firm fundamental nature allowing the individual to express their many personages without compromising integrity!. A moral, principled and wise foundation stone of strong accords the liberty to be what one so desires to be rather than live within societal constraints and expectations!. Www@QuestionHome@Com

Well, I feel as though I've spent my entire life as a misfit, which gave me a lot of angst as a kid!. But now, as an adult, I'm happy and proud to be unique - i don't quite fit in, but I'm content, and now I consciously try to be ME and not one of the sheep-like creatures society expects us to be!.!.!.

But then, one could argue that society really HAS made me into who I am, thanks to my determined up-stream swim! Yes, I guess I can't escape the sobering fact that I really AM the warped product of a controlling society!.!.!.

Hmmmm!. This is an interesting thing to ponder!.!.!.


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10 or 12 percent actually individuate!. Having become self-aware, they follow their own soul, rather than a group soul!. Not all are clones!. Clones repeat this kind of living for perhaps another 75, ooo years; those who graduate from this planet known in the Universe by the name Saros go on to a life of tranquility, happiness, peace, love, etc!. It takes waking up!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

Not me! I don't really care what people think of me! lol!
At my age, if I want to stand at attention, saluting the American flag, and recite the Pledge of Allegiance- stark-a$$ naked, I will and I have!Www@QuestionHome@Com

I disagree!. I am what I want to be!. Www@QuestionHome@Com

I sure hope not because then I would be a real #*&%!?!!?!Www@QuestionHome@Com

Not at all!. I have little secrets no one suspects, he he he!.!.!.!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

maybe a little bit because we all want to fit in! Www@QuestionHome@Com