Identity Weakness
By phyrethyme
@phyrethyme (1267)
Philippines
January 15, 2009 3:27am CST
People have weaknesses and strengths. Are you aware of your identity weakness?
There are different signs of identity weakness and they are the following:
- Emotional distance (Ex. fear of discovery, superficial communication)
- Distractibility (Ex. short interest span, no time for self)
- Malleability (Ex. no disposition in life, subject to peer pressure)
- Difficulty with making decisions (Ex. always unsure of oneself)
- Over-identification with a role (Ex. accentuates titles, status)
- Etherealism (Ex. cultural estrangement, hides reality)
- Normlessness (Ex. avoids rules, negative attitude towards authority)
I have to admit that I am guilty of experiencing difficulties in decision-making. I will always need my mom's help or an authority figure to help me make up my mind. I do feel insecure whenever I make my own decision.
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@millardos (408)
• France
15 Jan 09
hello lauren, well before i thought that i had a strong personality but once i met you i become so weak i felt as melting, and i think...
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@millardos (408)
• France
15 Jan 09
well i think that there was two questions: the first one whether weakness and stuff and i said what i said :Dlool
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@jatamogue (367)
• Philippines
15 Jan 09
I didn't know they were branded and named. I have a couple of them in different times. Different situations brings out this fears and keeps me in check. I found myself selfish and needing a lot of room for improvement. The problem is where to start. I guess small steps can be a start but then another fear of "failure" keeps patting my back like a familiar friend.
Its different to talk about it and experience it first hand. It seems that there is a brighter light in every fear which I couldn't fully explain. This keeps my hopes and determination. Living life honestly is a perfect start if you ask me. Starting with a lot of failures has built insight in me and fears. Finding confidence in a good example is another step which I focused on. After all, I was born with people around me and it wouldn't hurt to consider them in my life, specially family.
It is good to see children that love their parents very much. I view considering you parents opinion as a sign of love and respect towards your parents. Yes, there are a lot of other factors to consider that could influence your decision but I'm glad you have not forgotten the most basic is love.
@phyrethyme (1267)
• Philippines
15 Jan 09
I didn't know about this too, at first. I just got this information from my professor. Just thought of sharing it. 
I understand what you mean, thanks. :)
I understand what you mean, thanks. :)1 person likes this
