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“It is no measure of health to be well adjusted to a profoundly sick society”

Jiddu Krishnamurti

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Sometimes, fitting in with a society that has many problems doesn't mean you're actually doing well. Imagine a place where everyone is always stressed, unhealthy, and unkind to each other. If you get used to that way of living and feel okay with it, it doesn't mean you're truly healthy; it just means you have adapted to the problems around you. For example, if you live in a city where everyone works too many hours and ignores their own needs, working too much and not taking care of yourself might seem normal. But it isn’t good for you in the long run. It can harm your mental and physical health. Just because everyone else is doing it, doesn’t mean it’s the right thing to do. True health comes from living in a way that genuinely makes you feel good and balanced, even if it means making changes or standing out from the crowd. You can apply this idea by assessing if the habits and routines you follow are really beneficial for you, rather than just conforming to unhealthy societal norms.

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Adjustment Conformity Health Individuality Mental health Philosophy Sickness Social critique Society Well-being
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