All this because we live in societies that exploit by all means the idea of being accepted, of being equal, better and that encourage competition. And unfortunately we are social beings! We respond to certain imposed norms and make them our own as if it were a chip. We have to dress in a certain way, eat certain dishes, have a million friends, know certain things: if we don't, we are rejected! Human beings fear rejection! Even animals live in herds, herds, shoals. How do we downplay those comments or opinions of others? You have said it very well: loving me, respecting me, knowing me! Knowing what my potentialities are, my merits, what I deserve, what I need, what I want! If I don't know that, if I don't feel that, I will be thirsty for acceptance. And what about thirsty people? who can drink or settle for dirty water. Excellent text! Thank you for sharing!