January: On Existence 

January 28

Today's reflection was inspired by a quote from Oscar Wilde's De Profundis.

Our thoughts and actions are driven by what other people say, what they do, what they wear, what they eat, how they exercise--the list goes on. And this isn't necessarily a bad thing. We are social creatures and mimicry is in our DNA. But it can become a bad thing if we are not careful with what we are absorbing and echoing and adopting as our own opinions and thoughts. 

We can risk losing our true selves.

In this episode, we explore this idea and look at the importance of solitude to forget what everyone else is saying for a brief time and remember who we are.

• Reflection title: This Opinion Will Become Your Thought
• Creative inspiration: Oscar Wilde, De Profundis
• Reflection Question: Have I been my own person? What thoughts or opinions am I adopting and echoing? In what ways have I been mimicking others?