“Perhaps it’s impossible to wear an identity without becoming what you pretend to be.”
― Orson Scott Card
What identity have you taken on because circumstances demanded it?
Connection
A large part of who we are is our relationships, the bonds of love and history and responsibility that tie us together, that give our lives shape and meaning.
What is a relationship that is a big part of your understanding of who you are?
What Matters
“What we know matters, but who we are matters more.”
― Brené Brown
When has learning about something outside you helped you to better understand who you are?
Talk to the Hand
One important piece of identity is having boundaries. One important use of boundaries is to refuse to accept harmful words or assumptions that others want to lay on you. Civil discourse in invaluable, but sometimes you just need to tell people “talk to the hand.”
How have you shut down words that were harmful to you or others?
Service
“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.”
― Mahatma Gandhi
How have you found yourself in helping others?