*Re-posting of A Human and His Identity
Its confusing to stop and think about how much energy the human being puts into finding their identity, their place in this world. I find it confusing because the world is forever changing. So are we. Our likes and interest can change even before the day is out. We go from republicans to democrats, from peacemakers to warmongers or from religious fanatics to complete atheists. These things are what, in some people, shape us and molds us into our identities. At the same time as being confusing... I must also point out the fact that it goes to show the never ending evolution of the human mind. However why do we put so much stock in our identities. Is it because it makes us different from our peers? Or maybe its because we have been taught to pit so much stock in it? To always be aware of our identity and mold it accordingly.
If we take Billy Mills from the film 'Running Brave' as an example, we must in some form or another agree that even in his childhood he started developing a slight conundrum with his identity. He was born a half-blood Native American, his father would cut his hair like a 'white man', he grew up in the Native American culture but he was always encouraged to venture out into the white world. Quite frankly its no wonder that as he grew up he would be confused in his identity. In the movie we see Billy referring himself as three different people. We see ' Billy the Chief', 'Billy the Runner' and just 'Billy'. Thought the movie Billy and his need to be identified is noticeably taking its toll. But then again wouldn't it be the same for all of us?
Again we spend so much time on figuring out who we are, the moment that it is challenged we fall apart. I think it has been ingrained in us to always know ourselves and know our place. Which if you truly look at it... its neither good nor bad. Its all up to what you believe is correct.
Hi partner! For real, congrats on that great entry right there. I just have to say that a particular part where your words really touched me was when you said "Again we spend so much time on figuring out who we are, the moment that it is challenged we fall apart". Keep up the good work!
ReplyDeleteIts true when you say that we change our likes and thoughts daily, but their are things that are constant in our life and I believe those things are the ones that identify us.
ReplyDeleteYet, if we don't know our place we can't let another person decide for us.
ReplyDeleteGreat post, got me thinking. We need to start focusing on not who we are, but on what are we doing and what are we going to do for our lives. Great work!
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