We strive to define our ‘identity’. Our experiences, our aspirations, those
around us, ecosystem we live in – all contribute to our definition of ‘our
identity’.
Identity is a ‘who’ question. Downstream it impacts ‘why’
question (our values), and behavior implications (how, what, and when).
Defining our identity can be empowering, but in certain
conditions limiting. I experience and
sometimes observe a tendency to delve into our past and look at our present to
define ‘our identity’. While that brings about understanding, it also runs risk
of bringing about rationalization and a resistance to change.
For us to create a future which we desire, we need to give
up somethings of our past.
So ensure that you are factoring in enough of your
aspirations into your identity.
That will make for a more complete and possibly satisfying
answer to question ‘Who am I?’
-
Sourav
