On domestication of the self:
Ageing into adulthood is largely a process of domestication.
Just as we domesticate dogs to fit into the environment of our households, so to do we alter our own behaviours to fit into society.
This involves a repression of our primal nature 
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Many of these manners and behaviours we learn to repress or display are necessary for social cohesion, but it is important to recognise that authorities can also influence behaviour to exert control & restrict freedom. Schools are the perfect examples of this
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Many children with inquisitive personalities are taught not to ask so many questions, and all are placed in a hierarchical relationship with their teachers where criticism is not allowed. In our workplaces we learn to deal with incompetence in our superiors, and...
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restrict our true personalities to fit the professional environment. But this is just a construct. I’m not saying there’s no place for formalities and respect, but when we domesticate ourselves into this persona when we truly think it is undeserving, we promote inauthenticity
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Fake smiles, uncomfortable handshakes. This and more is the common practise of devaluing yourself for the sake of some authority you don’t even respect as such. If we raise inauthentic kids, and promote inauthentic environments, we will continue the cycle of fakery
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You shouldn’t stop being a human being for anyone. Tame your nature for those you love and respect, but don’t squander it for people who will take advantage of you. Domesticated authenticity > domesticated inauthenticity Live and speak your truth.
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