Sense of Self

@Shavkat (140140)
Philippines
November 12, 2023 5:02pm CST
They claimed that living overseas encouraged individuals to reflect on their principles and determine what matters to them rather than blindly accepting the beliefs of their friends and family. This is what I went through during my year-long absence in Tajikistan. If you wish to have a more distinct feeling of who you are, should you spend brief stays in several other countries?
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
12 Nov 23
Personally, I don't think it would necessary to stay in other countries to find out who you truly are. Just my opinion.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (140140)
• Philippines
13 Nov 23
You are right that it is possible for not traveling to a certain place. It happens that I was able to grab the chance of knowing myself overseas before.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (140140)
• Philippines
13 Nov 23
@CarolDM Indeed. Thanks.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
13 Nov 23
@Shavkat We all do what we need to for our own survival. Take care.
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DE
@DaddyEvil (137868)
• United States
13 Nov 23
Not necessarily... The US is a huge country and exploring it can give a person a true sense of themselves, just like living in another country can. One of these days you'll make a trip here and see what I mean.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (140140)
• Philippines
13 Nov 23
I am sure if I go to your state, I will be like an "eager beaver," too. But, it would be a great adventure for me to ponder.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (140140)
• Philippines
13 Nov 23
@DaddyEvil I hope so, my friend. Let's see what happens in the coming years.
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DE
@DaddyEvil (137868)
• United States
13 Nov 23
@Shavkat It's interesting going different places and learning new things... I'm sure we'd enjoy ourselves if you came to the US.
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OceanTiara
@RebeccasFarm (90573)
• Arvada, Colorado
13 Nov 23
I feel it is beneficial..it was for me.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (140140)
• Philippines
13 Nov 23
I also think that way.
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Judy Story
@jstory07 (140291)
• Roseburg, Oregon
13 Nov 23
The first 15 years of my life were spend overseas. And I was glad I got to enjoy living in and seeing other countries
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (140140)
• Philippines
13 Nov 23
I can feel you with this matter. My overseas life has been good experiences to me. Whenever someone asked me about it, it is always a never-ending stories. I had learned so many things about me at that time. It was a medical mission that I had touched a lot of individuals in that country.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (342448)
• Rockingham, Australia
13 Nov 23
That sounds logical to me. Some can become very narrow-minded and parochial if they never travel at all.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (140140)
• Philippines
13 Nov 23
I agree with you. Some people who did not travel seem so unpredictable for not understanding the importance of knowing other people's cultures and practices.
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George B Vieto
@Deepizzaguy (104538)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
12 Nov 23
I would rather try to find what my purpose in life is at this point.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (140140)
• Philippines
13 Nov 23
I must admit that I was lost with my real purpose during the pandemic. Now, I am trying to pick up all the pieces to carry-out my worth in this world.
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George B Vieto
@Deepizzaguy (104538)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
13 Nov 23