Identity…. why it isn’t a crisis

If there is anything more confusing than the theories of how human life came about and why, it’s probably who we are as individuals and how do we “label” ourselves as such…. Or ….finding Wally in those posters on the ceiling you look at sitting in the Dentists chair as a kid.

As cliché as it sounds, one of the biggest wonders of the world is finding out who you are, how you establish yourself in society and how others perceive you. To some, this is an extremely important part of life, effecting their reputation, thoughts, and opinions on themselves and how others might see them. The rush and anxiety associated with identifying yourself to the world has a significant impact on society.

But what if we simply weren’t fussed with “finding” our self, the action when regarding identity is not just an action, it’s an emotion. A sense of contentment is what the three talents in this assignment convey. It may be a scary thought not knowing who you are, but you can turn this notion of scariness into a thrilling adventure which many of us fail to recognise through the obsession to put ourselves into a category. Every day brings something new to learn, to see, to speak. The opportunities we have young and old are endless but it is truly “Mind over Matter”

The video includes numerous “Where’s Wally/Waldo” elements, designed to make the talent stand out among the black white contrast signifying that this is one person… in one world.. of a seven billion populated Earth. These extraordinary individuals don’t mind that there identity is not known to themselves or to others, because they are enjoying the process of it.

Your identity defines who you are but it doesn’t have to define you for life. Keep your mind open, but not too open, toward change. Your identity can adapt to whatever developmental tasks come your way.

It wouldn’t be fair to write this and not explain who I think I am. I know that I am human and that I am always open to understanding new principles to live by, an open mind enables me to explore diversity, but a balance prevents me from getting lost in the depths of a so called “identity crisis”. 

We catch a glimpse and then it’s gone. A metaphor for the meaning of life and identity, there is only one Waldo, but we find him in many forms.