

-do you ever think about how we **truly** are a product of our environment(s) and just *HOW MUCH* we are? our parents raise us to believe certain things- harmless stuff like Santa Claus, the tooth fairy, etc.., and other things like religion and sometimes prejudice. some people were taught that being gay is bad, or that if you don't believe in Jesus, you were going to hell. as we grow up, we learn to think and decide for ourselves what we believe in, but a lot of those things we were taught kind of stick with us. that's why i think it's **so** important to keep an open mind, be open to other opinions and options, and have conversations!! sometimes it's *supersuper* **healthy** to challenge yourself and your beliefs. it's up to **YOU** to figure out what you truly believe in, what you think is right, and what you like! this whole thing is also true with just the tv shows we watch, music we listen to, etc.. a lot of my *most favorite* things i've watched or listened to have been things others have shown me! when you're in certain environments, and meeting new people, you learn *lots* of new things and are shown a lot of new things! you see certain styles, clothes, makeup, etc.. and try your best to try it out and replicate those things. it's so interesting to think about that and how we all are just constantly learning and finding ourselves. keep trying! -Lotus 🌺