A lot of different things shape identity. Here are some of the major factors that have shaped my identity:
Personal Experiences: The experiences in my past shape who I am today. I think one of the most influential parts of my past has been my family doing foster care. Seeing the pain in so many innocent children’s lives and seeing a tangible way to show them love gives me direction as to what I want to do in my future. It has given me a passion for justice and caring for the oppressed and underprivileged.
Family: My family has also greatly influenced who I am and what I believe. I share a lot of values and beliefs with them. I admire my parents and seek to be like them in many ways. I value the advice of my family and look to them in my times of greatest need.
Faith: As a Christian, my faith plays a large part in shaping my identity. Although most of my relatives are not Christian, it is something I hold to with all of my heart. In everything I do I want to be serving God and loving others. I know that I often fall short, but I have a purpose and something to live for.
I totally believe that they way you are brought up is the way that you turn out in the future. That is honestly so nice of ur family to help out kids that need a home. My moms friends are foster parents and seeing the kids that go in and out of their home seem helpless and lost. it is honestly the worst thing that i have seen.
ReplyDeleteI would have to agree with both of you that the culture you are raised in has a fundamental physical, mental, and emotional impact on the way you live life today. Faith is one of the biggest factors that have shaped me into the person that i am today. Lastly, I also think that personal decisions aside from the way we were each individually brought up is key into shaping our identities.
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