duplication

The concept of duplication pretty much means exactly what it says. Whether we like it or not, we're constantly absorbing information, behaviour, or habits that we're exposed to. Whether it's through advertisements, pictures, behaviour, language, or whatever.
If someone looks up to you as a role model, it's possible they will think that it's cool or acceptable or even important for them to act as you do, so they duplicate it. At other times, even if people do not go out of their way to pick up on your behaviour they just do, because they're exposed to you on a constant basis & it automatically rubs off on them, similar to the way you start singing a song if you've heard it playing, even if you loathe the song or if it's a very silly song.
Something I have to constantly be aware of, & I think most parents will relate to, is that there's a little person always around who's picking up on everything I do. I am reminded everytime I am tempted to swear in frustration, or take shortcuts in different situations. I have to make sure what I do is duplicatable. It's not about what works, it's about what duplicates. Is the language I use something i want to hear her using? Is the way I react to things positive so she will learn to react that way too? Am I solution oriented? Am I praiseful & appreciative of people? I can't chow down junk food all day & yet be preaching at her to eat fruits & vegetables. I can't toss her dirty laundry around unless I want her to end up doing the same thing.
But this concept doesn't just apply to people with kidz. It's true of every person. We're all influencing others on a constant basis & we are also picking up things from the environment we're in. You know how they say that we're a product of our environment? Well that basically means we've duplicated the things we've been exposed to.
This is not only true of us duplicating outside influences, but it also means that if we have a negative attitude it will duplicate within us to where we are negative about everything. If we have a positive attitude, it will duplicate more positive thoughts about things.
So, what can we get from this?
Firstly, guard your psychological environment. What are you allowing yourself to be exposed to? Is it something you want to become? Is it positive, uplifting & constructive?
Secondly, look at your own actions & language, - is it something worth duplicating? Are you as a person, worth duplicating?
Try using this concept in your daily occurences & you'll start to see why it's so important.
I hope it's a help to you in some way.
What are you duplicating? And who's dupliating you?