23. “Because My Mama Said So”: A Discussion About Social Conditioning

Do you ever question why you do certain things in your life? Your daily habits, the things you value and believe in. Why are those things important to you? Or haven’t you questioned them?

It’s no surprise that as children we are greatly influenced by the people around us, especially our parents. And one of the ways we are influenced is through conditioning, which has shaped a huge part of how we live life today. But how has conditioning affected our personal growth and development? Might conditioning keep us away from living a life that’s true to us? Let’s talk about it.