Not too long ago, I was on atrip where we were dropped off in the ocean, out in open water, togo snorkeling. When I agreed to the whole idea, I thought we wouldbe in three or four feet of water, max. Never did I envision beingso vulnerable and so far out there. To say that I was terrified isan understatement. The mantra that kept repeating in my mind was:Stick close to those in the water with me and I'll be safer. Iguess the thought of many of us being the victims of a shark attackfelt better than just me.
As humans, we feel a strong desire to be part of the pack. Wecompare ourselves to others in order to determine our own worth. Ifwe see someone who has a better car, we think they are moresuccessful than us. When we see someone who is heavier than us, wethink “Huh, maybe I'm not in as bad of shape as I think I am.” Werationalize irrational ideas and notions.
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