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Self-Expression Vs. Self-Identity

With social networking sites being the facet of every day life, is it possible that our need to express ourselves is in fact killing our self-identity? With everyone struggling to express themselves as much as possible, how much of our self-identity is really just that? Is self-identity an image of one's self, or an image of our culture?

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Self-identity, perhaps, is that line in the sand we draw that says "I am this," "I am not that." Whereas, self-expression is the sandcastle we decide to build within those boundaries. My question is though, is there a tide big enough to come and wash both away, leaving us with neither? Could it be just big enough to erase the line, but not destroy the castle?

You need to examine where your identity is found and rooted. My identity is deeply rooted in Jesus Christ. Because of this, I am never afraid of not knowing who I am.

Hmm.. I never thought about it like that. I think that maybe we try so hard to express ourselves and stand out, that we start to lose our sense of our own self-identity. Or.. maybe with self-expression we find self-identity.. I don't know. I think I'm srtating to confuse myself... lol

I believe it's both. Essentially, you are talking about the ego. It defines WHO we are within our culture; who we are to other people. I don't feel that the self-expression promoted by social networking sites is a bad thing. In fact, I think a lot of people who would in-no-other-way express themselves have found an outlet that lead to self-discovery. I'm not really sure how needing to express myself could lead to losing my self-identity.

@davidvanwilder Guantanamo Bay, Cuba

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You need to examine where your identity is found and rooted. My identity is deeply rooted in Jesus Christ. Because of this, I am never afraid of not knowing who I am.

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Hmm.. I never thought about it like that. I think that maybe we try so hard to express ourselves and stand out, that we start to lose our sense of our own self-identity. Or.. maybe with self-expression we find self-identity.. I don't know. I think I'm srtating to confuse myself... lol

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Self-Expression Vs. Self-Identity

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LizCaro

You need to examine where your identity is found and rooted. My identity is deeply rooted in Jesus Christ. Because of this, I am never afraid of not knowing who I am.

Something_Lovely

Hmm.. I never thought about it like that. I think that maybe we try so hard to express ourselves and stand out, that we start to lose our sense of our own self-identity. Or.. maybe with self-expression we find self-identity.. I don't know. I think I'm srtating to confuse myself... lol

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