“When we feel abandoned along the road of indifference, we can jam our path into our thinking mind, breaking free from the shackles of inattention, getting our life together, uncovering our identity, and resurfacing in a world of sympathy and understanding. (”Life with sea view”)” UnderstandingIdentityIndifferenceSympathyShacklesThinking MindInattentionBreak FreeResurfacingSea View Author:Erik Pevernagie
“If we feel like deers in headlights, let us tread lightly, back up for some time, and rebound later while building on our desire to empower our backbone and guts, restore our identity and kindle our fury of living. ("Resilience")” DesireIdentityResilienceEmpowerReboundBack UpTread LightlyBackbone And GutsDeer In HeadlightsFury Of Living Author:Erik Pevernagie
“An insipid voice message or an incongruent emergence from the “other” world may disrupt our whole thinking system. If we are not able to deal with the fragmentation of our self and assess the deconstruction of our identity, a corny incident could easily capsize our being. A misinterpretation of facts and expectations may perturb our awareness and unsettle our perception. When “I” and “me” don’t get along very well, the road to oneness may be very often bumpy. (“Alors, tout a basculé”)” ThinkingSelfFactsVoiceAwarenessIdentityPerceptionExpectationsOnenessBeingCornyRoadEmergenceMeIMessageInsipidDeconstructionFragmentationMisinterpretationDisruptIncidentOther WorldAssessGet AlongDeal WithIncongruentPerturbUnsettleBumpy RoadCapsizeThinking System Author:Erik Pevernagie
“As we walk down the steps to the unchartered rims of our life, we may become aware of unsuspected beacons we have ignored thus far, discover unsolved enigmas of our identity and so get insight into the undisclosed intricacies of our shared environment. ( "Only silence remained" )” SilenceIdentityInsightAwareBeaconRimEnigmasUncharteredShared Environment Author:Erik Pevernagie
“In the backwoods of our emotions, we may encounter confusion, fear, and loss. Love can be chaotic and unpredictable and is often a source of suffering or joy. Love is a test of our identity, measuring the depth of our values in the face of life's vagaries. (“Crépuscule du désir “)” LoveFearIdentityEmotionsConfusionUnpredictableChaoticCrépuscule Du DésirLife S VagariesSource Of Suffering Author:Erik Pevernagie
“If we make a fly-on-the-wall review of our history and connect the significant scenarios from our memory, we can develop a comprehensive pattern of our identity that throws a whirl of light on the secreted framework of our life. ("Labyrinth of the mind")” MindIdentityMemoryFrameworkComprehensiveLabyrinthPatternScenarioFly On The Wall Author:Erik Pevernagie
“When we are grappling with misery and our heart is in a knot, we may well do better to snap back to a new reality, make choices, refine and consolidate our self-image; and remodel the mould of our identity. ("Camera obscura of the mind" )” HeartChoicesIdentityMiserySelf ImageGrapplingNew RealityCamera ObscuraKnotSnap Back Author:Erik Pevernagie
“A promise is a gift and a gift is a symbol of a social relationship. The donor is aware that it creates a link and the recipient identifies it as a mutual bond. A gift, however, is tangible and a promise is not. Eventually, a promise can be expounded as misunderstood, or misheard or it is simply over and done. If misheard, the social bond is to be put into question. If forgotten, it can be reminded but this is embarrassing. If elapsed, it is one of those broken promises that infest countless relationships. ( "Promised me a breeze of freedom" )” IdentityPromiseForgottenGiftMutualEmbarrassingTangibleBondSymbolSocial RelationshipsRemindLinkMisunderstandDonorInfectElapsedMisheard Author:Erik Pevernagie
“Our “identity” may fascinate us because it ensures continuity throughout time, as we discern it from external signs, tuition, or heritage. When inner tensions run out of control, though, it can be that our “character” exceeds all boundaries. If we succeed in mastering the pressure that destroys the ramparts of our inner world, we can create a pattern, a way of living, that molds the outlines of our identity, combining the unavoidable daily “musts” with the fluency of the enlightening unsuspected “moments,” allowing us to soar on the flow of the soothing waves of our vibrating feelgood experience. ("Looking for the unexpected")” CharacterIdentityFlowContinuityInner WorldWay Of LivingFeelgoodDaily MustsInner TensionsUnexpected Moment Author:Erik Pevernagie
“If we feel that our identity is wearing away in quiet, daily betrayals, we must recognize that, in the end, nothing remains but a shell. We realize, then, we have sacrificed our integrity. ("He did not know that she knew" )” IdentityIntegrityShellBetrayalsHe Did Not Know That She Knew Author:Erik Pevernagie
“When we set boundaries, we express self-preservation and acknowledge mutual respect and autonomy. Boundaries can help us navigate balance, provide stable grounds for our relationships, and remain independent, allowing us to share connections and maintain our identity. ("I am marking my Boundaries - Je plantes mes Piquets " )” IdentityAutonomySelf PreservationMutual RespectNavigate Balance Author:Erik Pevernagie
“Why some people feel more comfortable in the “margin” of society, may simply be that it imparts them more breathing space, shores up their identity, embodies a gateway to self-determination, and confers them a sense of sovereignty, allowing more time for stressless apprehension and thoughtful reflection. (“If he doesn't play ball » )” SocietyIdentityReflectionThoughtfulSelf DeterminationSovereigntyApprehensionMarginalizationBreathing SpaceStressless Author:Erik Pevernagie
“If we define ourselves through our choices, we can actively create our own identity and life story rather than living without substance or significance in a deplorable "empty box."( "Everybody his story")” ChoicesIdentitySignificanceLife StoryEverybody His StoryEmpty Box Author:Erik Pevernagie
“Like a snake sheds its skin, we are capable of getting rid of assembled habits, creating space to call matters into question. Instead of the Shakespearian " To be or not to be " we could favor " to become or not to become". By "becoming", we challenge the range of possibilities in our life and go beyond the merely "being". We can retreat, then, from the imprisonment of a deadly routine, acquire an identity and develop our personality. ( "Man without Qualities" )” LifeSpaceIdentityPersonalityBecomingCapableManRangeAcquireRoutineShedRetreatPossibilitiesFavourBeingHabitsChallengeCreateImprisonmentSkinDevelopBeyondQualitiesSnakeMattersDeadlyShakespeareanTo Be Or Not To BeMerelyGet Rid OfAssembledTo BecomeCall Into QuestionTo Go Author:Erik Pevernagie
“By looking for the unexpected and discerning the surreptitious features in the scenery within us, we apprehend our personality, find out our identity and learn how to cultivate it. Taking care of our fingerprints will be an enduring endeavor. ( "Looking for the unexpected" )” IdentityPersonalityFeaturesUnexpectedEndeavourDiscerningFingerprintsEnduringCultivateFind OutTake Care OfSurreptitious Author:Erik Pevernagie
“We are what we remember. If we lose our memory, we lose our identity and our identity is the accumulation of our experiences. When we walk down the memory lane, it can be unconsciously, willingly, selectively, impetuously or sometimes grudgingly. By following our stream of consciousness we look for lost time and things past. Some reminiscences become anchor points that can take another scope with the wisdom of hindsight. ("Walking down the memory lane" )” WisdomRememberIdentityMemoryScopeAccumulationExperiencesLoseGrudgeHindsightSelectiveMemory LossReminiscenceLost TimeStream Of ConsciousnessThings PastMemory LaneWillinglyUnconsciouslyAnchor PointsWalk DownImpetuously Author:Erik Pevernagie
“Let us cultivate understanding and accept that everyone's journey is different. Let us recognize the identity and listen to the inner voice of people who fall outside the traditional boundaries. In a dynamic society where social norms are persistently recalibrated, we must expect flexibility and tolerance. (On a Doggy Day)” IdentityToleranceFlexibilityInner VoiceDifferent JourniesOn A Doggy DayCultivate UnderstandingRecalibrat Author:Erik Pevernagie
“Love is blind. Love of money is blind. Greed and money make people forfeit the quiddity of life, banish them from what is essential and alienate them from themselves. They lose their identity and become drifting exiles. ( "Money rocking and rolling" )” LoveLifeMoneyIdentityBlindGreedAlienationExiles Author:Erik Pevernagie
“Before delving into a problem, many people often want to draw hasty conclusions and take a stand before identifying the comprehensive circumstances and backgrounds. Making decisions gives them a good feeling and reduces their stress while unwillingly realizing they are in the grip of laziness or boredom. ("Blame storming")” IdentityBoredomLazinessGood FeelingReduce StressBlame StormingComprehensive CircumstancesHasty Conclusions Author:Erik Pevernagie
“If we really want to know, who we are and recognize our identity, we have to find out the identity of the others. By making friends with the others, we are able to make friends with ourselves. At that moment, we can sense how everything falls into place. ( “ Steps in the unknown" )” FallIdentityKnowOthersPlaceSenseRecognizeFind OutMake Friends Author:Erik Pevernagie
“Silence is an intimate space where the boundaries between memory and reality dissolve. Let it be an invitation to introspection and to shape our identity. ("Only silence remained")” RealitySilenceIdentityIntrospectionMemory QuoteOnly Silence Remained Author:Erik Pevernagie
“Some may be more fortunate than others, and many might feel more like second bests, not sure how to survive. Not seeing the light on their path, they keep on living with fear. Albeit social security systems may be supportive existential anxiety subsists, crushing their identity. Only by converting 'fear' into a challenge, we can grit our teeth, strengthen resilience, and brighten up the dimness in our minds. ("A new life with Schengen"")” LightFearIdentityResilienceFortunateChallengeSurviveSecond BestSchengenExistential Anxiety Author:Erik Pevernagie