I don't understand the human brain. Why do we unconsciously seek the approval of and the envy of our peers for absolutely no justifiable reasons? Could it be the fact we were unknowingly taught by society to act this way for as long as we can remember? Why else would people allow themselves to become so sucked into being worried about if their the hottest girl in the bar, or if they have the most expensive materialistic objects out of all of their friends?
These are the questions I ask myself almost every single day, and I can never come up with an answer for them. Society as a whole is so focused on what we're lacking in life, rather than appreciating the beauty and simplicity of everything we already have. We've allowed various celebrities and social media to create a mold of an ideal lifestyle they've decided represents 'social approval', while we essentially absorb their ideals and become brainwashed into trying to perfect ourselves into these pre-exisiting molds, which are created by shallow individuals who don't have a single original bone in their anatomy. Basically, we are allowing people that we consider are a part of an elite human hierarchy to tell us to compete with our peers what's considered "acceptable" in society.
Society is constantly manipulating and twisting our brains by instilling artificial bullshit values which truly have no value, but we allow these bullshit values created by people we don't even know to represent one's worthiness and contribution to society. For example, people in our generation believe the number of Instagram followers you have actually represents if you're a better person or represent a life that others should envy. Who the hell truly cares, or why should they care, about you trying to prove to everyone else they are less of a human than you because they aren't as hot, rich, or 'blessed' as you?
A prime offender of this is Kylie Jenner, if anyone has seen or follows any of her social media accounts, you would understand exactly what I'm referencing to. Regardless if you are famous or a peasant, do you honestly think that someone truly cares to watch a 15 second selfie video of you trying to show off your face or materialistic objects? The answer is no. She sets a horrible example to young girls throughout the nation showing that those who are vain, self-absorbed, and have money, are literally a better person in the eyes of people who allow themselves to be blinded by the trash and ideals that media promotes.
If you allow these constraints set by society to define you and what you believe other people want to see, then are you even really yourself anymore? Or has your personality been completely destroyed and warped into someone you don't even know anymore as a result of the constant bullshit society surrounds us with? Think for yourself. Learn to have a brain by yourself, rather than following others ideals in attempt to fit in. Be curious about different things, people, and cultures. Be original and embrace your actual personality and values without caring if others envy you or accept you. If someone doesn't like you because you don't fit the social norm, then they are clearly as shallow as they come.
Be true, Be you.
