With the rise of digital social spaces, it’s becoming hard for people to independently think for themselves.
There are strong ideologies, think pieces and ruling cults of some sorts, which have somehow made it a thing of bravery for one to openly speak and stand for what we believe is true especially when it’s different from the “norm”.
The interesting part however, is the aftereffect.
How it plays out in the real world and how we go ahead to define who we are and set the standards and values we believe are suitable for us.
Who are you? What are your standards? What do you value? Finally, give reason for your answers.
If you as a reader, take a minute to answer these questions, with patience and a little introspection, you see how most of what we believe in and how we have shaped our personalities are influenced by external and social factors.
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The conflict of one’s identity is however part of the personal development process, this is better explained by the Erik Erikson’s stages of psychosocial development.
From my favorite quote of his “In the social jungle of human existence, there is no feeling of being alive without a sense of identity”
So, if you ever find yourself questioning your worth, value or the meaning of life in general, it is totally normal but you must approach it from a positive perspective. Negativity shouldn’t be allowed. Bad energy stays far away.
Also, remember that change is constant, so you can always have a different answer or change in perspective on what you want and believe in, regardless of your age, gender or race.
P.s: Therapy is always an option. Be open to the idea!
