
Defining yourself is a journey. You start life with no definition of self at all. As you become aware of the world around you, you start to recognize the name that others call you, so that becomes your definition of yourself.
As a child you learn about other things that define you – your age and position in your family, for example. All of these defining characteristics are assigned to you based on others’ observations of you or your relationships with them. Some people live blissfully ignorant that it could be any other way, and collecting additional labels and definitions of yourself, developing a dependency on your outside world to define you.
Your real journey begins in that first moment when you question the labels that have been put upon you. With this new self-awareness comes questions like: Who am I really? Why am I here? What is my purpose?
Recognizing that others do not define you means you are well on your way to answers. But honestly, I believe there are infinite answers to these questions. We are always learning, and adapting, and becoming. As life continues to happen to us, we continue to grow. Love yourself, do not label or constrict yourself to certain paths. Life is a journey, and like any other journey, It's meant to have bumps in the road, un-forseen obstacles, and twists and turns of all sorts. It's up to you to map out your life, not anyone else.
ITS 1 AM AND IM BORED OK XD
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As a child you learn about other things that define you – your age and position in your family, for example. All of these defining characteristics are assigned to you based on others’ observations of you or your relationships with them. Some people live blissfully ignorant that it could be any other way, and collecting additional labels and definitions of yourself, developing a dependency on your outside world to define you.
Your real journey begins in that first moment when you question the labels that have been put upon you. With this new self-awareness comes questions like: Who am I really? Why am I here? What is my purpose?
Recognizing that others do not define you means you are well on your way to answers. But honestly, I believe there are infinite answers to these questions. We are always learning, and adapting, and becoming. As life continues to happen to us, we continue to grow. Love yourself, do not label or constrict yourself to certain paths. Life is a journey, and like any other journey, It's meant to have bumps in the road, un-forseen obstacles, and twists and turns of all sorts. It's up to you to map out your life, not anyone else.
ITS 1 AM AND IM BORED OK XD
Photo @ me
Category Photography / Portraits
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