BLIND ADORATION: THE CURSE OF UNQUESTIONED INFLUENCE...

The Danger of Unquestioned Voices

In the age of social media, not every voice you hear is rooted in authenticity. Much of what people say isn’t deeply meditated on—it’s reactive, emotional, and often tainted with toxicity, resentment, or envy. While everyone has a right to express themselves, we must learn to consider the source.

A viral voice doesn’t equal a credible one. And charisma is not the same as credibility.

Emotional Captivity and the Power of Identification

Many fall victim to emotional manipulation simply because a speaker "feels" relatable. Maybe it’s because they look like us, speak like us, or come from a familiar background. But relatability is not truth. Identification without investigation is a dangerous path.

Imagine devouring the "best burger in history" for years, only to find out it’s seasoned rat meat. Would you still defend it because it tasted good—or would you blame yourself for never checking what you were really consuming?

That’s exactly what many do on social media: they defend junk information simply because it was served with flavor.

Lazy Minds and the Fast-Food of Thought

We’ve become mentally lazy. Instead of doing our own research, we swallow what others say, hook, line, and sinker. If a popular voice criticizes a place, a person, or a lifestyle—many will agree without even knowing the first fact about the topic.

It’s like taking travel advice from someone who’s never left their block. Or accepting critiques about another country from someone who’s never had a passport.

A Personal Testament to Truth

I speak from lived experience. I didn’t just visit another country on a two-week vacation. I sold my home, invested my life's work, and made a permanent transition to Ghana. I've immersed myself in the culture, learned the people, and rebuilt my life from the ground up.

So when someone who has never made a similar journey criticizes what they can’t comprehend, it says more about them than me.

Groupthink and the Epidemic of Envy

There’s a toxic trend in our community: we often gravitate toward negativity and mock those who strive for more. Instead of celebrating success, we gather like porch gossips to tear down the neighbor who dares to live a joyful life.

Envy is disguised as commentary. Bitterness hides behind "truth-telling." And those who’ve failed to take risks project their failures onto those who dared to try.

The Strength of Living Your Truth

Despite the noise, I remain unmoved. My life is a blessing—not without obstacles—but full of daily joy. I chose to pursue a better reality, and I live in it. I don’t need outside validation. My focus, my discipline, and my faith are enough.

Let others type essays in the comments. Let them criticize from their leaking apartments and unfulfilled lives. I know who I am, and I know what I’ve built.

And if that triggers people—they were never meant to understand the journey anyway.