23/03/2022
It must be ten years now since my course leader asked: "Who are you?"
Seems like a simple question but try actually answering it! I found it difficult. Aside from the things I do, it seems very hard to actually define myself.
At the time I came out with something "clever" like: 'The embodiment of consciousness' (not even sure what that is). But I realise now I was trying to say something definitive without restricting myself too much.
It feels important to me, to not be restricted by a definition but also to know who I am. Well, if had a time machine I would go back and answer the question differently.
I often speak with people who are unsure about who they are and this can bring them a lot of anxiety. I think sometimes this is a sign of being pushed about and told what to think by others.
Sometimes it's a good idea to explore who we are, in order to find our own definition and reclaim our sense of self. But nowadays I don't tend to ask who someone thinks they are. I find it better to ask who or what they are not.
This way just seems more logical (for some). Everything we can clearly say we are not, brings us closer to who we are without having to be clearly defined, as such. Boundaries with open space in between.
