The Life of Someone Else (Superficial Understanding of Happiness and Success)

How challenging is it to balance being aware of others while staying grounded in one's own identity and values?

Many people get caught up in comparing themselves to others and trying to control others' lives, rather than focusing on their own unique preferences and values.

One should be extremely careful with this because it can lead to a superficial understanding of happiness and success.

When people overly fixate on others, they might miss out on genuine self-awareness and personal growth.
True self-awareness comes from reflecting on one's own values and desires, rather than constant comparison or imitation.

Individuals who don’t understand their own tastes or values might envy others or try to replicate others' success, often leading to frustration and a lack of fulfillment.

Is it hard for people to ignore outside influences and focus on their own sense of identity?

Those who constantly focus on others may neglect their own lives, treating it like a game where they measure success by controlling or surpassing others.
Such behavior can indicate a lack of genuine self-identity and personal satisfaction.

Of course, It is indeed difficult for some individuals to resist external influences and maintain their own sense of identity.

The euphoria that others feel is influenced by numerous factors, including the type and amount of food they’ve recently eaten, the concentration of seasoning, their bedtime, and even their blinking.

Each individual does not fully understand the essence of another person’s happiness.

Therefore, it is dangerous to focus on the non-essential and uncontrollable aspects of other people's happiness.

Cultivating a strong sense of self amid external pressures requires effort and introspection.