Identity... What is it exactly? What forms it? What modifies it? What makes it visible or obscure? What makes your search for it one of the most hyped about but still important part of your progress in life?
I've been told that my ethnicity, my community, my parentage... these are what ideally should govern my identity. But clearly that's not the case...
Friends and family? Well evidently then my identity's been changing every year. Nope!
Objects and possessions? Haven't had anything to stick on to forever. Nada!
Appearance.... I'd think yes. You only know as you see & experience. Hence, I've seen & known this.
Beliefs? Yes, provided you find someone who concurs with you or you're just the type to whom someone's approval does not matter.
Interests? Apparently yes. I like to read and write, those are my interests. When I read & write, I explore my thoughts & therefore question. So yes!
Values? One's morals & values do play a part in one's identity formation. Abiding by your conscience does not come easy & anything gained with difficulty is not easily parted with.
Choices? Absolutely yes.
The search of oneself is a never-ending journey and justifiably so. After all, if you found yourself and there was nothing left, is there any meaning left in your existence?
I've been told that my ethnicity, my community, my parentage... these are what ideally should govern my identity. But clearly that's not the case...
Friends and family? Well evidently then my identity's been changing every year. Nope!
Objects and possessions? Haven't had anything to stick on to forever. Nada!
Appearance.... I'd think yes. You only know as you see & experience. Hence, I've seen & known this.
Beliefs? Yes, provided you find someone who concurs with you or you're just the type to whom someone's approval does not matter.
Interests? Apparently yes. I like to read and write, those are my interests. When I read & write, I explore my thoughts & therefore question. So yes!
Values? One's morals & values do play a part in one's identity formation. Abiding by your conscience does not come easy & anything gained with difficulty is not easily parted with.
Choices? Absolutely yes.
The search of oneself is a never-ending journey and justifiably so. After all, if you found yourself and there was nothing left, is there any meaning left in your existence?
