Where I Live and What I Live For Life, as we know it, something we cannot take for granted, nor can we be afraid to live it with every breath we take. Life is something we are given to show the world what we are capable of achieving and how we adapt to what is put in our way. Life is an obstacle course waiting to be weathered. How we approach this mischievous course all depends on two great factors. You first need to establish a point at which you feel comfortable living, and build upon this expanding your views on life.
“Belonging is when people accept you for who you are” Our identity determines who we are and where we belong, and it undergoes a continual change as we are exposed to different kinds of environments and people. Belonging means to feel a sense of welcome and acceptance to someone or something. It is indeed true that belonging is when people accept you for who you are, isolation and depression often ensues when one fails to find a sense of belonging. Our sense of belonging could be affected by the change of our experiences overtime, and how easily we are influenced by our family and friends, or even media. As it may be difficult to discover our true identity, it jeopardises our ability to find a sense of belonging, because we are weary from our previous unpleasant experiences.
“Nothing of me is original. I am the combined effort of everyone I've ever known.” ― Chuck Palahniuk. A person will often feel apprehensive when they are not involved and connected to a certain group but this is when we need to understand and learn to be autonomous and not be necessarily dependent on others. This is when we might find ourselves disconnecting with those surrounding us in order to revaluate ourselves. It is of utmost importance to carefully choose the people we associate with, as we are greatly influenced by our own peer group because they can assist in developing a strong individual identity.
Our relationships with others help us to define who we are From birth, we are assigned concrete features of our identity. We cannot control the family or culture we are born into, but the relationships we form with our immediate family, at least initially, will define certain aspects of who we are. This is infect a rather extensive and demanding thing to ask an individual. I feel speechless on the spot, suddenly the most essential question of my existence seems impossible to answer. So much can be said about myself, my stories and my beliefs that I honestly have no idea where to begin.
Belonging is an intrinsic human desire that motivates individuals to actively pursue it. Unfortunately barriers exist that make the attainment of belonging seemingly impossible to certain individuals. The challenge is to accept these obstacles, forge through them and strengthen your sense of belonging beyond its original state. Belonging is an innate part of the human psyche and we are all impacted either positively or negatively reflective of whether or not we belong. The relationships we share with those around us can either hinder or support this emotional state.
Understanding nourishes belonging...a lack of understanding prevents it. Understanding in any form lays reliable foundations for a positive sense of belonging. The Crucible by Arthur miller, equilibrium by Kurt Wimmer, and x all underpin this statement The importance of understanding in belonging can be defined by the theme of relationships. Arthur miller’s persona ‘John Procter ‘explores this concept through his relationship with antagonist Abigail Williams. After Proctors Lechery with her, Abigails rhetorical question “give me...a soft word” ,makes it clear that she presently pursues that affair without regret .With the following statement “you loved me ...and do now “Abigail confidently claims that the relationship is still in motion.
Challenge and Change The use of an obstacle is to be overcome, and the meaning of an obstacle is not to frighten people, but to challenge and change people. Life is a difficult, challenging journey. Everyone has their own life to live, and their own obstacles to pass through. No matter how fast they can overcome the obstacles, it only matters how they learn and gain experiences from every challenge. Life is the climb, there will be many barriers that may block the way of success, but people will find that every time they overcome one barrier, they realize who they really are, and how much they have changed.
“Our identity is shaped by our experiences” Many things shape our identity throughout our life which is a forever evolving entity. Our identity is made up of characteristics that make us the live being we are. It is a sense of ones self which is influenced by our physical environment, family, social groups and even our upbringing. Through ones identity, a sense of belonging is gained, which is seen as a sense of enlightenment felt when an individual gains an understanding of themselves, in relation to others and the wider world. Belonging is a way of having acceptance, security and fulfilment whether it’s belonging to a group of friends, family, race and culture.
“Our relationships with others help us to determine who we are.” The way we interact with others whether they be a stranger or a friend helps to define who we are and our identity. In life, we make many very different relationships. As humans, the need of social relationships with others is very necessary. To find our identity and to fit into a group we force ourselves to be more like them. When we are surrounded by people who are more like us we tend to share and understand more.
Our perceptions of reality are influenced not only by the stage of life but what we are continually reminded is and isn’t acceptable in the world in which we live, according to our caregivers and those of influence around us. It is here that our viewpoints and reality of the world are shaped. As a child we are ruled by our senses and our emotional experiences connected to these events. Everything is a new and exciting experience, in most cases. Childhood will provide a variety of experiences,