It's quality over quantity, every single time. A soul reaches a stage when all they desire is peace. Surrounding yourself with the wrong company will break you, and being around the right people will nourish and heal you. There is no benefit to prioritizing superficial connections because they will drop off as fast as they were made and steer you off course from your mission, opening the door to a world of pain. Once you fall deeply in love with yourself, you gain a deeper sense of appreciation for actions lining up with words, and you become fiercely selective of who receives access to your energy. After all, it is the ultimate form of currency. A small circle is protection. Not everybody should be granted insight into your wins and struggles because you never know who is silently praying on your downfall or trying to drain your magic.