At this day and age, if one does not have a prestigious title and cannot act the way others see fit, one is not a matter of importance. It is not unusual to see people strike the best poses, or share provoking thoughts on social media or boast about their freedom just to capture society's attention. Once society permits them to be of value, then they are considered as survivors. It will take years of experience to survive this harsh environment, so having thick skin is an advantage when one is working against conformity and perfection. Having a positive circle is also a healthy habit to keep, for it will help one's emotional and mental state when it comes to dealing with sharp judgments. However, the key to endure the world's cruelty is to be completely independent, and once a person believes she is already whole on her own, society will not have so much to say. I believe that we are the ones held responsible for being able to survive in this society, and we can achieve that by surrounding ourselves with the right people and by being impervious.

At times most of our decisions are heavily influenced by what we hear from others, and it is important to develop a thick skin to put things to perspective so we can make our own decisions.

When negative judgments impinge on people, they stop being themselves, and instead they begin to change into someone who may not be the best version of themselves. Our decisions would then be based on what other people want for us, for we were already questioning ourselves from the start and that is already the first step of losing oneself to society's voices. Judgments and harsh criticisms should not be taken too personal, so one should not be questioning one's way of thinking and decision making. It is unfortunate that some people listen to others too much to get society's approval of their existence, but it is often forgotten that it is completely acceptable and reasonable to not be liked by everyone. People's decisions should not be easily influenced by what others have to say, and we need to remind ourselves to never lose our voices to others. A way to prevent that from happening is by confronting people in a calm manner, and it should be accompanied by the right moral compass. Survival involves smart decision making that is supported by an impervious manner, and it is crucial that we maintain ingenuity, open-mindedness and a composed mannerism.

It needs to be noted that individuality takes on a significant role in civilization, but our minds will not be able to withstand the modern world without a supportive circle of friends. Dealing with jobs, school and family can be overwhelming, and an inner circle will give people an opportunity to voice their struggles and avoid isolation. People who live a solitary life often have trouble communicating their personal conflicts, and this will lead to mental health problems, such as clinical depression and bipolar disorder. As a person who lives in a sphere of emotional instability, she will need to seek help from wise and knowledgeable people. These kind of people will tell us tough truths and give a little more perspective to our situation, so it will be a clever move to identify and strengthen our relationships with those who help us grow. Furthermore, we also need to engage in mind expanding activities with our friends for leisure, and this will let us bounce back from adversity. A balance between leisure and work will help us maintain our emotional and mental well being, and this can be achieved by measuring the quality of relationships we build with others. We need to have an external source of encouragement to battle personal conflicts, and increasing the quality of relationships allows us to prevent mental instability, assist in our self-development and provide a sense of contentment.

Even though people have the need to be able to rely on friends and family for support, but having independence is essential for self empowerment and control of one's own life and happiness. Independence is all about knowing that one is secure with whatever situation that one is in, and it is empowering to realize that one is not limited with only certain choices to choose from when it comes to serious decision making. For example, when a person is financially secure, she would not have internal conflicts with herself about the purchases she makes, so there will be a sense of accomplishment. Aside from that, emotional independence is also a crucial aspect to maintain since we will not have to drag other people into our personal problems, and be too involved in others'. When we do not rely on others and expect them to meet our emotional needs, that means there is going to be less disappointment in other people. Reliance on others would also decrease one's value as a person, for one is more appreciated when one is the person relied upon. Especially in today's society, a person would look better fitting if she were the hero in the community, and that image is what society craves for. Independence in itself is key to surviving today's society as it gives us more freedom over our own lives, and it will also provide us with financial satisfaction, less disappointment in others and increase one's value in the eye of society.

Society teaches us to stand on our own feet at most times, and it could be achieved when one possess enlightened companions and knows how be invulnerable to harsh judgments. Surviving the cruel community is not easy, and if a person is easily affected by criticism, she is already losing herself to society. Having quality relationships with others is also just as important, for it will assist us in developing our survival skills. Finally, the key to surviving is independence as it gives us more control over our lives, and provides us with more freedom in living. As a community who strives to survive these harsh conditions of judgments and moral scepticisms, we all should respect each other's privacy enough to give ourselves a little bit more freedom, control and to not be involved in each other's business. At the same time, we need to give feedback, amusement and understanding by choosing the right people to surround ourselves with, for we are social beings. Life is about helping one another reconnect to our individual purposes, and it is really up to each of us to help one another find our own individual resilience.