Who Am I? Day 1
June 7, 2009
You know… when I looked at this question this morning, I didn’t know what to think, how to answer the question, or where in the heck a journal all about asking the question “Who Am I?” could take me. What’s the point? But, now, as I truly think about it, there is much to be gained from thinking in this fashion… and the first thing I’ve come to realize is this: I have been (as of late) defining my me-ness based on “what” I am doing and the positions I fill in life. No longer do I actually look at myself as who I am. What’s sad is that I flat out do not recognize myself anymore. I know who I used to be, and who I used to want to be…. But who I am…. she's there... but where exactly, I don’t know. And that sucks. That’s wack, that’s butt, that’s all the things that are associated with not being good.
Outside of being a teacher, a mom, a wife, a daughter, a sister, a friend, a writer, etc….. I can't put into words who I am. What defines me? What matters to me? Who am I? Well, I am an explorer and a learner, a person who likes to just live, watch stuff, learn stuff…. Is that who I am?
You're Mykal...your name alone connotes that you are uniquely made for such a time as this, never to be easily or quickly defined. Does that help or did it just make the discovery process worse?
ReplyDeleteYes... why yes.. that does help actually. Thank you. I mean, really. that really does help.
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