Hi Purple...
I agree with Enlightenment. You are indeed insightful and aware of yourself.
What ZHereford says is true too. Indeed we need to expose ourselves to the world ourside to discover more of ourselves. We need to encounter new experiences to examine how our long-held values and principles respond to these experiences. Personally i think values and principles are susceptible to changes when the need arises. I used to have this idealistic 'Utopia' world that we live in and that i hold my ground on my values. Yet as i inevitably (so will you) come face to face with this world. I do sense a need to change my values and i do it. I wouldn't call myself conforming to the world, rather i adopt new strategy to move through this sometimes-sickening world. To this day, i hold on to certain values i believe is appropriate since i was in my teen age.
By the way, try not to look at the world as a God-forsaken place full of hypocrites, dirty politicians, liars, sinners of all sorts etc. There are people who are kind and pure in heart, and there are institutions that promotes good stuffs and sorts.
It is not easy but do 'embrace' the many ugly facets of the world. You dont have to fall prey. You will then be able to know yourself better as you struggle. Do look for the many beautiful facets of the world as well. It's when you look for it then you may find it. Don't give up on this world, Purple. It is a beautiful world if you care to look carefully.
Cheers
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