Why Does it Matter? Identity Series Post #2
Why is it important that we know who we are? Why does it matter? Why is there a fight with identity? I think nearly everyone has experienced identity struggles at one point or another. Or everyday. It's a huge thing. Insecurity and confusion can plague all ages. Though I think it's effects are most seen in teenagers. We are not children yet not adults. Insecurity and confusion run rampant in these years. The results are suicide, hurting self or others, running away, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, and much more. So much pain. Currently, in America, we are living in the age where it is said, pushed rather, that everyone should just do what feels right to them. How frightening. Flesh running rampant. I could easily go on with this subject for a long time, but the current spiritual state of certain countries is not the main focus of this blog post. It is only a piece. Because it does tie into the identity battle. However if the current (albeit unmoral) philosophy is corr