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### Instruction:
Consider the impact of societal norms on individual authenticity and the pursuit of personal truth.

### Input:
In what ways do societal norms and expectations influence an individual's journey towards authenticity and personal truth?

### Response:
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Societal norms often act as barriers to authenticity, imposing predefined roles and expectations that can obscure personal truth. Breaking free from these constraints requires courage and introspection, leading to a more authentic existence that resonates with one's inner values and beliefs.
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