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Influence of the environment

We learn who we are through the responses of others in our direct environment in which we grow up. We often adopt the culture, values and norms of that environment as our own. This happens largely unconsciously through the emotional meaning others give to them.

Diversity of cultures

Because our environments can be so diverse, local cultures with their own systems of meaning emerge. This cultural colouring becomes part of our self-image - which is valuable and valued for us.

Importance of the other

We need the other to learn. It is exactly the differences between cultures that learns us the most. Interacting with others who are different, which often makes us feel uncomfortable, is highly valuable.

Internal drives

As children, we react to the environment from an inner, creative and playful drive. As we get older, this spontaneity often fades to the background. But it is precisely this intrinsic curiosity and playfulness that is essential for creativity, talent and engagement.

Finding balance

If the environment asks too much of us for a long time, we become alienated from our natural inner self. The challenge is to find a new balance between who we are naturally and how we want to interact with our environment. To do so, we need both rational science and intuitive spirituality.