*D.T.W. – Is my abbreviation for “Deep Thought Wednesdays”. 🙂

^{Influencer[in-floo-uh n-ser]}

noun

a person or thing that influences:

a person who has the power to influence many people, as through social media or traditional media:

https://www.dictionary.com/browse/influencer

Undue Influence (Though not the same as influencer in definition) I used this for my example. My definition of undue influence in the video is a loose paraphrase based on the resource “Combatting Cult Mind Control” by Steven Hassan https://www.amazon.ca/Combating-Cult-Mind-Control-Best-selling/dp/0967068827/ref=sr_1_1?qid=1555466170&refinements=p_27%3ASteven+Hassan&s=books&sr=1-1

Here is another great definition from The Freedom of Mind Website:

“Undue influence is any act of persuasion that overcomes the free will and judgment of another person.”  https://freedomofmind.com/cult-mind-control/  Follow the link for more great information.

^{Encourager[en-kur-ij, –kuhr-]}

noun a person or thing that encourages! 

verb (used with object), en·cour·aged, en·cour·ag·ing.

to inspire with courage, spirit, or confidence:

uraged him throughout the marathon race to keep on running.

to stimulate by assistance, approval, etc.:

One of the chief duties of a teacher is to encourage students. to promote, advance, or foster

https://www.dictionary.com/browse/encourager?s=t

Two rules I am currently living by:

• Don’t think too highly of yourself  (Pride, Arrogance)

I am not saying act like a worm and put yourself down.

Have self-respect and treat yourself like you are valuable.

• Don’t think too highly of other people.  (Idolize or worship)

I am not saying be disrespectful to others or refuse to listen to what they have to say.  Be respectful and listen.

It’s a balance.

References:

Combatting Cult Mind Control by Steven Hassan 

Undue Influence

https://www.dictionary.com/browse/influencer?s=t

Encourager (Encourage)

https://www.dictionary.com/browse/encourager?s=t

* Disclaimer:  It is my opinion that any belief or ideology can be taken to the extreme and I don’t think that is a good thing.  I aim for balance.  You should always have the right to your own opinions, thoughts, feelings, and emotions and be able to ask questions and disagree with others.