Do not be concerned with other people’s impressions of you, as they are dazzled and deluded by appearances. ~Epictetus
Epictetus lived a long time ago, yet people are still deluded by appearances.
Scrolling through comments on social media posts, judgements are being openly shared, shaming or elevating others. It feels like an attempt to move towards group think where we all must live in a fantasy of sameness.
Some people internalize these comments and it impacts their self-image. They start to believe themselves great or awful based on the perceptions of others.
People are chasing a social status and material items, but what about being authentic? How can you be yourself if you’re trying to fit into the molds created by others?
I love the quote by Epictetus. When we align to the delusions created by others, we risk falling into their distorted values and losing ourselves.
External validation gives away your personal power but standing in your power breaks you away from the delusions that may trap you.
How are you validating yourself?
