In this globalized world finding one’s identity has become an arduous task. For those of us who left our country of origin, it is particularly difficult to merge our cultural and personal values as we seek to find our place in this world.
This became a potent reminder as we recently traveled across India exploring and enjoying its varied cultures, customs, traditions, and rich history. However, often during the travels, we felt unsure of where we belonged culturally and socially. While we expected this trip to foster an opportunity for identity exploration and formation especially for our children, it turned into moments of confusion and a sense of non-identity.
As human beings we often use labels and categories to place people into specific
This became a potent reminder as we recently traveled across India exploring and enjoying its varied cultures, customs, traditions, and rich history. However, often during the travels, we felt unsure of where we belonged culturally and socially. While we expected this trip to foster an opportunity for identity exploration and formation especially for our children, it turned into moments of confusion and a sense of non-identity.
As human beings we often use labels and categories to place people into specific