People’s behavior is largely determined by forces not of their own making

Rachel
Rachel
Sep 7, 2018 · 2 min read

It is well said that “I am not what I think I am, I am not what you think I am, I am what I think you think I am”.

This quote effectively describes the whole existence of humans. Man is a social being. So, it is natural for us to interact with people around us. They matter to us a lot. They influence our actions, our thoughts and our decisions. Whether you admit it or not but they have captured our mind completely. Sometimes we try to please other people, we seek their attention, their appreciation and applause. We feel dejected if we are insulted by someone. All these things are innate and they happen every time. Since we are so much affected by other forces around us, our behavior is largely influence by them. We are easily swayed by them and sometimes we don’t even know this. In this way, we forget who we are. This way these forces dominate us and we act as slaves unknowingly.

For example, we study because our parents forced us to do so. Then we try to get into a good college because our teachers and competitors forced us to do so. And then we put all our efforts to get a good job because everyone forces us to do so. This way these forces decide what we do, not us. Thus we get no time left to think what we want to be. We get no time to think about ourselves. The time in which we are not thinking about anybody else and we are fully concentrated on ourselves is the best time. You will enjoy that time when you are living for yourself. Sometimes its good be inspired by others, especially the great leaders. But just think if every time you are thinking about how to please others, how are you going to be better than them. You got to be yourself, at least for sometime. Till how long are you going to act as slave? Be the master of your life. Try to make yourself happy. Your happiness should not depend on others. Get involved with yourself more and more.

Remember anyone can be a part of your life or an important part of your life. But don’t make anyone your life. Your life is completely yours and you’ve got only one life. Live it to its apotheosis.

Enjoy Every Moment Of Your Life

Rachel

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