Who Are We?

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I would say we are shaped both by our experiences and by who we are. Experiences do much to shape our worldviews, how we see ourselves, and how we react to the world around us. Some of those experiences, especially the good ones do much in how we react to the people around us. Acceptance by our peers gives us the self-confidence to want more of the same. However, the bad experiences can take us on another route. It helps to diminish who we are and SOMETIMES accepting what is dished out shapes the person we are.

I think we are born a certain way. Those intrinsic qualities are there whether we like it or not. Good looks means you don’t have to work half as hard as someone who got the other end of the stick. People look up to you, they are willing to overlook mistakes and sometimes they bend over backwards to accommodate you and your idiosyncrasies. It is half the work. Someone who is less fortunate in that respect has an uphill battle and their worldviews and who they are is shaped by those experiences.

One source says, “Our inherent traits (“who we are”) from the lens through which we interpret the world, while our experiences provide the lessons and environments that mold those traits over time. It is a continuous loop of nature and nurture working together.”

Next question please…..

Daily writing prompt
Do you think we’re shaped more by our experiences or by who we are?
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5 thoughts on “Who Are We?”

  1. A wonderful and thought-provoking reflection. I believe both our nature and our experiences shape who we become. Life teaches us valuable lessons through both joyful and difficult moments, while our inner values guide how we respond to them. In the end, it is the balance of both that makes each of us unique. Thank you for sharing 🌷

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  2. A very insightful and balanced perspective on the timeless question of nature versus nurture. I particularly appreciate your view that we are shaped by both our experiences and the qualities we bring into the world.

    Your observation about positive experiences building confidence, while negative experiences can sometimes diminish our sense of self, is especially thought-provoking. Circumstances do influence the way we see ourselves, but our inherent qualities also play an important role in how we interpret and respond to those circumstances.

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