Our identities are often tied to pride, meaning, and belonging—but they can also box us in, cut us off from authentic self-expression, and fuel the divisions between us.
In this episode, I explore how personal, social, and cultural identities shape our self-concept, why categorical labels create inner incongruence, and how collective attachments to identity drive division, conflict, and even war.
Drawing on personal experiences as well as my research on religious and national identity, I examine the double-edged nature of identity and how it can offer connection while also perpetuating separation.
What identities are shaping who you believe yourself to be? To what extent are they limiting your personal growth or reinforcing collective divides? And how might letting go of rigidity create space for more freedom—both within us and between us?
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