Every human being has a distinctive personality and character which makes them different from one person to another. The most common identity we have as a human being is that we are humane. Humanity comes as part of our identity but the lack of exhibition can be seen around all human beings on Earth.
But how do you know what comes naturally to you? Are you born with special gifts or characteristics that make you more talented than other human beings? Tapping into your gifts and natural talents can truly change your perspective on yourself and life.
Most of us do not identify ourselves by listening to our inner voice, instead, we conform to society, peers, projections, and expectations of others. Do you believe that someone else who doesn't know themselves can know you to perfection?
If we think deeply, nobody can understand you as much as you do. The more we put on a mask for others, change ourselves for others or conform to a particular identity, it backfires at the most unexpected time, leaving us baffled with our lives.
Common Assumptions of Identity
In today's world, we want to grow so rapidly that we often assume our identity to a particular thing, place, or person, and once we achieve that goal, our identity disappears because we ask ourselves what's next?
Many will aspire to become doctors, engineers, or pilots and force themselves into these aspirations, irrespective of their dream or desire to paint, cook, and dance that comes innately to them.
The hope of turning into a particular person, buying a home and even getting married and turning into a doting mother may take you so far away from your true calling, that you end up hitting rock bottom once you think you have achieved your identity.
All these possessions, people, titles, roles or awards are not your "true identity".
How to Identify Your True Self?
A human has a body and a soul and we often forget that we are souls in a physical body and try to focus on the accomplishments and recognitions we get for our physical self. That's why securing a 6 figure position, getting married to your dream partner, or buying a penthouse doesn't fulfill you on the soul level in the long run.
Here's how you can identify your true identity by focusing on these three valuable steps to finding yourself.
Three Steps to Finding Your Self-Identity
There are innumerable ways to assume a particular thought, idea, or role as your identity. But, you must focus on these three important attributes to identify your exact strength of personality.
Know your soul calling to identify your true purpose
Every human has a soul that keeps talking to you from birth. It can be your best friend if you simply quiet the external noise and listen to it daily.
What wakes you up in the morning? Do you like to explore, write, paint, or cook every day? What keeps you motivated?
Sit with a paper and pen and write how you're feeling every morning.
If you get the urge to do something specific every day, be it a simple drive to the grocery store or working out at the gym, notice the pattern.
Take a walk in nature every day and write what thoughts keep coming back to you every time you silence your mind.
Identify your natural gifts and trust yourself completely
All humans are born with a natural gift, trust me, everybody is unique. No two people have the same thumbprints and how do you think God has not given you a "unique talent"? Weird, right?
Most people easily conclude that we are not born for a specific purpose. We are here on earth to suffer and die. Nope, that's not the whole point. It's not humans that come on Earth, it's the "souls".
Your soul has been brought up on this earth at this specific time for a reason and that's your 'identity or purpose'.
Your natural gift is tied to a specific part of your body. It can be one of the senses, or creativity, or analytical skills, or motor skills. It can even be your stomach or tongue.
Know your body and how it operates to identify how your brain processes information and test different situations to know where your solutions come from in times of crisis.
Use spiritual tools to know thyself
Spirituality enters into your life when you understand that nothing is going to work like before or moving forward becomes a blank pathway. It can be a lifesaver when you trust that the spiritual world exists beyond this physical entity of life.
Trust the timing of your life and your inner calling to explore spiritual tools like astrology, human design, tarot, reiki, yoga or mindfulness meditation.
Reading your birth chart and understanding the top three zodiac signs in your chart can be a valuable investment. Especially, know your rising sign to identify your soul's purpose.
Human Design Bodygraph can be a better tool for determining your self-identity. It can explain your body functioning in a better way and help you systematically use your energy.
Conclusion
Self-identity is a factor that triggers your growth exponentially. Finding it may be the most difficult part of your soul journey. Thus, embrace the lows in life to rise above the tide by mastering your unique identity. Banish the insecurities to shine brighter in your true authentic self.
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