“Identity is not given once and for all, it is built up and transformed throughout a lifetime.”
What this quote means
This quote frees identity from any fixity. It asserts that we are not defined by our birth or culture, but that we continually construct ourselves through our experiences and choices. It invites us to embrace change and the diversity of our affiliations. In a society that often assigns identities, it reminds us that we have the power to redefine ourselves and become who we want to be.
How to apply it daily
Choose an aspect of your identity you wish to develop (a skill, a value) and commit to a concrete action to nurture it.
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