Identity is "the state of remaining the same one under varying aspects or condition" -
webster
It can also
mean the set of character, the qualities, beliefs,
etc.,
by which a person or thing is defined.
We live in a world where many have an identity
crisis
Partly because most set of belief and
morals imposed on one from youth have shallow basis
we live in a world where trend is
super-dynamic and sometimes because
we have this enduring desire to be
accepted by all
we engage in the act of shape-shifting,
blending into any environment we find
ourselves like a chameleon.
This goes on till one loses his sense of
belonging
Losses track of his persona
So much that he might be amazed at what
he has become
Like the prodigal son
For people to be able to define you
You need to first understand who you are
What your dreams and purpose in life is
And take concrete steps towards
achieving those dreams
Only then will you imbibe characters and
traits
Which will propel you towards those
dreams
Afterall, It is said that the whole
world gives way
to the one who knows where he is heading
The one whose identity is defined
Becomes a role model, a mentor and
ultimately a leader
While the shape-shifter will always
struggle for recognition
Make no mistake about it
Men pleasers are never seen as
serious-minded
Take a stand for yourself today
Decide what character and traits is
consistent with your nature
And make a choice to always present
yourself in the way that is just you
Believe me, in most cases, those you
bend backwards to please
Do not give a hoot about what you have
to put up with to impress them
And in the long run you will become everybody's
foot mat
The only one whose opinion counts in
your affairs
And who you should always aspire to
please Is the almighty
Identity can also mean "An exact same or likeness"
In this view you can assume the likeness of something
or someone you identify with
How can one say he is a "Christian" and lack the likeness of christ?
How can you claim to be Gods child and behave like the devil?
Think deeply about the following
questions
What comes to mind when you are
remembered?
How do people define you?
How do you define yourself?
What is your identity?
No matter how you define yourself
how people around you define you is your identity
There is a song we used to sing
"If you say you love the saviour, in his steps you will always live,
if you say your sins are forgiven and gone, then prove it by the life you live"
