We Become The Company We Keep

The human brain is naturally wired to mirror and adapt to its surroundings without us (consciousness) noticing it. Our patterns of speech, aspirations, lifestyle are just mimicry, and this behaviour is especially prevalent in religions as we unconsciously parrot the words, body language, facial expressions and emotional states of our peers.

The company we keep sets our standard for what is acceptable. If our peers constantly gossip, complain, or make excuses, our brain jumps on the bandwagon and normalises that behaviour. Certain topics are taboo, while they’re actually important as they confront the meaning of life.

We are highly adaptive chameleons,
fitting into our surroundings so we don’t stand out.

If our aim is to be admired by the company we keep,
we are deluded.

Our true worth is within,
and not from the social status of our associates.