Identifying Your Identity
We often mistake our identity. We identify as a dentist, or a electrician, or computer programmer, etc.
The mistake is finding identity in our vocation. Vocations change and we run the risk of losing our identity when those changes occur. You can change careers, roles or status, but that doesn't change who you are. You identity should be separate from you vocation or roles.
Your identity is who you are, not what you do.
People often search in the wrong places to find identity. Job, friends, material possessions, money...
Your identity is who you are though. Those other things may shape who you are, but they are not the identifying factors. If you use those wrong things to find your identity, you will likely have a more shallow existence and are subject to bigger disappointments and likely are less able to handle change.
When you know your identity change isn't as difficult. When you know your identity, you can be better in your various roles, not the other way around.
Identity your identity by looking inside. Twisting your identity will cause unstable growth.
The mistake is finding identity in our vocation. Vocations change and we run the risk of losing our identity when those changes occur. You can change careers, roles or status, but that doesn't change who you are. You identity should be separate from you vocation or roles.
Your identity is who you are, not what you do.
People often search in the wrong places to find identity. Job, friends, material possessions, money...
Your identity is who you are though. Those other things may shape who you are, but they are not the identifying factors. If you use those wrong things to find your identity, you will likely have a more shallow existence and are subject to bigger disappointments and likely are less able to handle change.
When you know your identity change isn't as difficult. When you know your identity, you can be better in your various roles, not the other way around.
Identity your identity by looking inside. Twisting your identity will cause unstable growth.
if my identity could be wonderful words like; pure in heart, generous, loving, forgiving, that would be my wish. Career, material possessions, money, means nothing too me...
ReplyDelete