The Culture's Ideal

"What is the ideal in our culture? Movies, advertisements, the design of public spaces, all tell us we should be as tough as the Terminator, as stoic as Clint Eastwood, as outgoing as Goldie Hawn. We should be pleasantly stimulated by bright lights, noise, a gang of cheerful fellows hanging out in a bar. If we are feeling overwhelmed and sensitive, we can always take a painkiller."
(Elaine N. Aron, The Highly Sensitive Person)

Here's a quote from the book I find to be a good prompt for conversation. Let's explore how it resonates with us.