Who is brainwashing you?

I can give you a clue.

Right now it’s me.

That’s right; who or whatever you expose your senses to has the ability to make permanent or temporary impressions on your brain. So as you read this, my words are brainwashing you.

Fortunately for you, I’m not trying to sell you anything or take advantage of you.

Through my words, I’m attempting to make you aware of your own vulnerability to outside influences.

Since the day you were born you’ve been exposed millions of messages that have shaped the person you are today. First, it was your immediate family, then the broader community at large and then all the media intertwined along the way that has made you the person you are. All have taken their turns brainwashing you.

And here you are today.

I’m sure at some level you’re already aware that you’re a product of your prior influences, but how often do you think about it?

Now you might be thinking, so what? Or even, why should I think about it? And you’d be perfectly correct in thinking so. But what if now you’re allowing other people to brainwash you for their benefit instead of yours?

Research has shown that almost any message repeated enough times eventually begins to gain traction, regardless of whether the message is true or not.

How many messages are you exposed to on a daily basis that tell you or show you how your life should be or look?

Please take note that I intentionally did not say only advertising.

Yes, messages can be in the form of advertising, but they can also be photos of people, conversations you have, or stories that you’re being told. All contain the ability to influence you, especially if you avail yourself to them frequently.

The idea that you’re being brainwashed by the information you expose yourself to might seem a little harsh, but sometimes you need something a little drastic you give you wake up call. And, unfortunately, in this case, it is true. The information and messages you receive on a constant basis do shape the way you think and ultimately the person you are.

So since you are going to be brainwashed not matter what you do, what if you were just a little pickier about who or what you let wash your brain?

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