Who Am I
When a person asks themselves the question, who am I? It provokes a myriad of thoughts and emotions. To truly understand the complexities of what makes a person who they are, there must be an introspective look into the very depths of the genesis of their existence. To recognize those traits and particulars is a process that encompasses a wide range of questions. Who am I? Why am I here? What makes me who I am? These are just a few of the questions that must be answered to develop a critical understanding of one’s multiple social identities. Once these questions are examined and answered, then a path to peace and fulfillment can permeate every facet of my life. It is interesting that many people live their lives trying to be what others think they ought to be. Occasionally individuals display certain behavior that is contrary to who they are in hopes of gaining affirmation. Their desire is to be accepted into a societal assembly that they feel will bring them some sort of happiness. The theory of identity is a complex subject matter, it is formed by several aspects such as individual attributes, family dynamics, historical factors, and social and political backgrounds. Erik Erikson in an article entitled, Identity and the life cycle made the following statement regarding identity. “We deal with a process "located" in the core of the individual and yet also in the core of his communal culture. In psychological terms, identity formation employs a process of
When a person asks themselves the question, who am I? It provokes a myriad of thoughts and emotions. To truly understand the complexities of what makes a person who they are, there must be an introspective look into the very depths of the genesis of their existence. To recognize those traits and particulars is a process that encompasses a wide range of questions. Who am I? Why am I here? What makes me who I am? These are just a few of the questions that must be answered to develop a critical understanding of one’s multiple social identities. Once these questions are examined and answered, then a path to peace and fulfillment can permeate every facet of my life. It is interesting that many people live their lives trying to be what others think they ought to be. Occasionally individuals display certain behavior that is contrary to who they are in hopes of gaining affirmation. Their desire is to be accepted into a societal assembly that they feel will bring them some sort of happiness. The theory of identity is a complex subject matter, it is formed by several aspects such as individual attributes, family dynamics, historical factors, and social and political backgrounds. Erik Erikson in an article entitled, Identity and the life cycle made the following statement regarding identity. “We deal with a process "located" in the core of the individual and yet also in the core of his communal culture. In psychological terms, identity formation employs a process of