The strangest thing about the human being is identity.
It’s crazy that the beliefs you hold and how you see yourself, have the power to change and determine your fate. The quality of your existence is inextricably tied to your self-concept.
I see this on the smallest scale.
When I over-identify with my ego, I become narcissistic, isolated, and overly-focused on looking good rather than learning (I happen to have a demigod Ego). If I over-identify with my emotions, I become them, and lose the ability to distance myself and gain clarity.
Both types of identities lead to a shitty quality of life.
Don’t get me wrong, we need our egos and we need our emotions. But you shouldn’t be defined by them, that’s like those people who over attach to their zodiac sign descriptions and numb any traits that don’t fit into their fortune cookie personalities.
The thing is, how you see yourself is the most important thing in the world.
Crafting a functional identity determines the quality of your life, whether or not you reach your goals, and whether or not you have fulfilling and meaningful relationships.
The way I see it, your only safe bet to achieve a full life and have a functional identity is to base it on potential.
Identify with your higher self.
Start with characteristics you admire, strip the story and get to the core traits you value. Looking at what you despise often reveals core values as well. I despise control, because I value freedom.
As human beings we have the ability to control our narrative.
Who do you want to be in your movie?
#StayFoolish
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