Faith Week 1: Identity Crisis!

Faith Week One: Identity Crisis! 

Identity is like a fleeting reflection, something I can never quite grasp a hold of. I have always struggled with holding true to my identity and who I am as a person. I never really touched base with having an identity moment very vividly because my days were always filled with school, homework, and friends. I never really thought or cared about sitting down and actually thinking about how I am as a person, what I identify as, who am I to other, and etc. until last year. During quarantine, the things I didn't want to face or remember began to unravel in front of me whenever I was still (not busy). I was lost in the midst of trying to find myself through all the emotions and thoughts. That's when I realized how important identity is. Identity defines us as a person and it brings purpose, confidence, and security into one's life. Trying to untangle all the beliefs and words that echoed in my head took time and patience. It was like solving a 200-piece puzzle. I began to separate the truths and lies that have been battling one other in my mind. The lies were like thorns. They were comfortable, and I was used to it. Taking these thorns out of my mindset hurt a lot but you know what they say, "no pain no gain" haha. Even though the process sucked and I felt somber, I slowly recovered. Although I am not a 100% sure about my identity and am still learning, at least I can now recognize my strengths, weaknesses, and talents without feeling ashamed or scared of it. 

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