Anyway, I was just thinking about the friends I have. Was just learning from Lynette today what exactly the looking glass self concept we talk about in Sociology is about, and for the benefit of non-Soci students:
"(...) a person's self grows out of society's interpersonal interactions and the perceptions of others. The term refers to people shaping themselves based on other people's perception, which leads the people to reinforce other people's perspectives on themselves."Pretty legit if you think about it. Somehow we (or maybe just I) always end up proving people right, even if we try to deny it. The more we focus on it, the more likely for it to come true. Unless we're so dead set on opposing it, lol.
But as I was saying, I feel really grateful for the friends I have. They're always making me feel comfortable, and not to the point where it harms me (like condoning my misbehaviour or whatever). Sometimes, subconsciously, I honestly do get envious of groups I see doing "cool" stuff. But when I reflect upon it ...nah. I'm happy with the friends I have, doing our mundane stuff. Happiness isn't all about 'fun' or 'having a life', is it? Different groups have different dynamics, and I'm one of the chill ones. Though I get blinded by the flashy lives of others from time to time, when I close my eyes, what I see beyond the surface of my own life is contentment more than I could've ever asked for. (:
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