In the modern era, a great emphasis is placed on the attainment of social validation and on looking good in the eyes of others, and this is creating a population of men and women who are stunted in their development. For social validation is derived primarily from success in the external world, or at least the appearance of it. But this excessive orientation to the world of people, places and things is not a healthy way to live.
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