Defining yourself by external things may feel safe, but it comes at a price. Depression, debt, co-dependency, masks, limitations, and endless stress are the consequences of living a false identity. The more we cling to labels, the more fragile ones sense of self becomes.
When one’s identity is tied to their job, possessions, or relationships, losing them can feel like losing oneself. The false self is fragile, built on shifting sands. When it collapses, so does one’s peace.
Food for Thought
Quote to ponder: “We are not human doings; we are human beings.”
Ask yourself: Are you living more as a “doing” or as a “being”?
Next week we shall discuss: The journey within…practical steps to self-discovery.
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