Journal 10 - individualism

 When I think of some one’s “self” I think of their personality, beliefs and values. “Self” is not the physical part of your body but the mental, spiritual and emotional, however someone is able to establish themselves in society by their appearance which includes their physical appearance and the way they express themselves through their words. I think it is always hard to separate yourself from what you were raised in because you grew up in it and became so used to it that you feel it is a part of who you truly are. When I think of people separating themselves I think of the drastic cases where the people change their whole appearance and mind set , in attempt to change who they are. I also think of the people that try to establish who they are by trying different things. Separating yourself from what your grew up in is probably one of the hardest things people do, but you don’t have to change everything, I think you just need to establish your own ideas and have your own mind set. Which means think for yourself not for others. I think the fact that I am so loud, strong opinionated and I stand up for what I believe in is what established me as my own “self”. It is hard to think about yourself and wonder what makes you different or know to others. I know everyone is not the same  but they may have the same belief on a topic. I believe that everyone in this society has the ability to express themselves as an individual but in Anthem’s society the people do not have the ability express themselves or show their individualism. Individualism is key to being your own person.