How do we define ourselves? What makes us who we are? Do moments/experiences really shape us or are we shaped by our reactions to moments/experiences?
These are questions we often ask ourselves, yet the answers often elude us. Our lives are complex and unique in innumerable ways, yet we are similar. We are influenced by countless people and things, our paths connecting with so many others. Many of us find ourselves asking: Did that time we chose the less popular path alter our course? Are we destined to be who we are? Is the world spinning chaotically? Are we really in control of our lives or just passive observers watching, mouth agape, as our future unfolds?
When it comes right down to it, no one knows for sure. So, we got to wondering: Does everyone have specific moments that shaped them? What kind of folks played pivotal roles in people’s lives? Is there a particular album or song which prompted reflection and, therefore, change, like many have for us? Is it normal to experience an existential crisis at the tender age of 25? Hell, do other people even think about this kind of stuff or are we just crazy? Etc.
Try asking your friends or family sometime and let us know what you find out. Chances are you might learn something about them you didn’t know, maybe something which helped shape you into who you are today.
In the meantime, we’ll share the thoughts of various people – some of them friends or family, others from the world of music, film, art or other walks of life who we happen to encounter – and see what they say. Maybe they'll reveal something about us that we hadn’t really considered before, maybe they’ll reveal something deeper about humanity, or maybe they’ll just make for some mildly interesting chatter on a rainy day.
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