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The stories we tell ourselves shape who we are
"One way or another, we are living the stories planted knowingly or unknowingly in us early in life, the stories that give our lives meaning."—Ben Okri, A Way of Being Free Our identities are dynamic and complex constructs.
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Scientists note that personal identity is a fluid, dynamic construct shaped by lived experiences and relationships. They argue that stories—whether consciously chosen or inherited—anchor this identity, providing meaning to life. The perspective, drawn from Ben Okri’s observation, suggests that the narratives we internalize early on continue to influence our actions and self‑perception throughout life.
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