A lot of adults get stuck at this level too where they just simply believe what other people believe. This is kind of the most animal form of being a human where you're basically the almost the direct byproduct of your own environment. Above socializing self is what Keegan calls authoring self which is where you actually start to develop your own view of the world. Once you reach the higher transforming self level you're no longer avoiding the truth. You want to analyze and deconstruct your own beliefs and see where those came from. See your hidden commitments. Observe your thoughts and behaviors without overly identifying with your feeling and behavior.

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