Identity

What is someone's identity? Is it the way they look, what they believe, or could be many things all put together? Or is it none of the above? The philosopher Alan Watts once said, "Trying to define yourself is like trying to bite your own teeth." The task of identifying oneself is one of the most challenging tasks a person will face during their lifetime.

What is someone's identity? In my opinion, it is a part of their being, nobody will ever hold it, touch it, or even see it, but it is there. Everyone has an identity; it influences their decision making, thoughts, ideas, and dreams. And because of this everyone feels, acts, thinks, and believes differently. An identity is just like a fingerprint, simply unique. So how does one find his or her identity? You simply create it. You are in charge of your own life, you are in charge of identifying yourself and portraying to the world whom you really are and what you're all about. I believe that is biggest problem people face with identity, creating it.

Creating your identity is hands down the single most nerve-wreaking, heart-wrenching, and mind-puzzling thing to do. During adolescence the quest for self