Identity Crisis - Elizabeth Muguchu
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- Опубликовано: 28 окт 2020
- Who are you? A daughter/son, spouse, parent, employee, friend to…. These are the easiest answers to give when asked who you are. At first she was the daughter of Muguchu, then a wife, in-law, mother, student, widow,back to being Muguchu’s daughter, career woman…..Like many of us, her roles in society defined her identity. With each role change, her identity changed. She realised she was a photocopy of everyone and an original of no one. In this talk, Elizabeth Muguchu candidly talks about shedding other identities in a quest to find her own. So we ask again. Who are you?
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"I knew I was lost but couldn't remember the last place I left myself"
So profound. Thank you for such an eye opening and challenging story.
That statement was deep..
Iam there too.finding myself
Deep
Sending ❤️back to all of you! I no longer feel alone in this journey. Thank you!!!!! E.M
u r such a blessed lady ..ur story is inspiration to many..
Here you are, this was phenomenal. I was screaming in surprise when this popped up in feed and I was like, "This is my friend from high school!". Well done Elizabeth!- Rachel E.
Amazing just beautiful ❤
Elizabeth this is profound. Has spoken to me. Some tears here and there but am very happy for you. I remember you and him in campus. ❤
"Sometimes when we are faced with the unknown we revert back to what we know it is safe and comforting"
I have hollered when she says, I knew I was lost but couldn't remember the last place I left myself
As a Jordanian living in Amman - I really find such talks like this really inspiring and enlightening specially during the current lockdown that we face from time to time since we are not be active as we used to be..
سلام من عمّان :)
"I missed the safety of the veil... " THAT was DEEP!
This one hit me hard. That simple statement explained why I have been feeling naked despite being fully clothed. There is a safety in the burka, a respectability in the hijab that I have been unable to replicate even if I cover up completely. Sending love to you Elizabeth. Thank you for this sharing.
"You were a photocopy of everyone but original version of no one"weeeeeh it has slappes me hard😥😥
"How do find someone you wouldn't recognize?" Word!
"I wasn't sure which part of myself I should present to the world and what was safe?"
A lot of time people have this feeling and do not recognise or ignore. This crisis keeps coming back to whenever they are asked about themselves or in different forms.
This is very inspiring how you share your own experience of losing the identity and how to discover your old self/how to be in "a relationship" with yourself.
Thank you for making this awareness and how to handle with the identity crisis. Even though I'm watching this from Bangkok, I find this identity crisis is internationally relevant.
The poise, carriage, storyline and captivating dramatics is just simply awesome! I love it!
Overall, I feel its a mournful story. I want to hold your hand.
Sometimes when we are faced by unknown, we revert back to the know which is more comforting and safe
This is exactly what I needed: Trust your intuition and do what you feel is right for you
The topic makes one think alot, do I also know who I really am? Profound and only as Elizabeth could have delivered it so effortlessly and eloquently.
You are enough!! I remember watching you running around, work during the day, Masters in the evening, higher diploma over the weekend. Then another Masters then the PhD, you never stopped. You managed all this with a smile although we knew you were hurting. You are enough and will always be enough.
Sometimes when we are faced with unknown, we revert back to what we know. That statement evokes deep meaning and insight.
I watched your video from s Bangladesh and it made me thinking how universal your story is ! How common this issue is! And how ongoing this question of identity is !
Identity is a reason for love and hate, for coming together and separation, for fighting and peace , for life and death ...etc.
First key knowledge is knowing yourself , all the rest will follow 👌🏽
Such an amazing And reflecting speech
Woow wooow... Just wooow.
"i will learn the ability to center myself without the use of an external compass
What a powerful story!!! How true it is of many of us African women!!!
Words can't express how hard I smiled watching this. Way to go Elizabeth! I'm so proud of the person you've become.
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Wueeeh, all the other “propagators of unrealistic expectations on others” should come to Engage and also stop propagating. Asante Liz
This is the 4th time I am listening to this..I can still see myself listening to it again. I reminder of endurance
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Nice to meet you Liz Muguchu! You have always been an inspiration back from campus days. Very profound and very relatable.
I can relate. I feel like I am everything else everybody wants me to be except myself.
Very eloquent with perfect choice of words to describe your crisis.
The talk is splendid!!! We are all born unique but most of us spend most of our lives living and dying a copy. I'm glad you let the mask fall and you became raw and unique.
wow... i couldnt even blink an eye... just wanted her to go on and on..."sometimes when we face the unknown, we revert back to what we know, its safe and its conforting..." beautiful come back..am so thrilled
This is my story too always living for others, willing to die for them, I lost my self in the process
Wow! This is so profound and such an eye opener.Who am I? Time to reflect.
Learn to centre yourself without the compass of others .
Who am I?
Wooh - "This is my comeback". I love this, so inspiring..
Grrhhhhh thank you @engage for always igniting my soul with such thought provoking stories. I stan. 🙏🏽💕
This is so beautiful, so profound,so thought provoking.. thank you for sharing Elizabeth!
Great story, great personality.
Happy that she found herself.
This is such a beutiful piece, its never too late..
Aunt Liz amazing and inspiring story
May babu gerald rest in peace and we really misses his wise words of counsel but it's seems uve replaced him kudos aunt Liz
Super happy and proud of you. This has spoken to alot of people! Onward!
Beautifully delivered. You are indeed enough.
Elizabeth, You are a reality call!!
Thanks for this. Your level of fluency is everything 💕
Its lovely watching Elizabeth's story.met her twice.a lovely lady.
You have truly inspired me and others to know who we are and how to introduce ourselves without forcing ourselves to be like others.
Thank You
This is inspirational, the journey of self discovery is never easy but it is worth it.
Such an amazing watch. It was beautifully honest. I've ascended into a new level of awareness. Thank you!
Elisabeth, every conversation with you is full of hidden wisdom, if you blink you miss it because it is always hidden in humour. Through this sharing I finally get to understand you better, and again it provokes thoughts about myself. I appreciate all the moments that you did not allow us to record in class and for this recording that I will play over and over again. Buffy - SA
Her classes are uber fun, and every sentence is packed with such deep meaning, if you don’t listen you miss it. I’m now re-thinking all my loving contracts and the implications to my family.
I love you Liz!!!! This just popped up in my feed and I was like, "I know her! !!!"
EDIT: just watched this to the end, Elizabeth, welcome back! I had no idea you were a poet, and an excellent one! Glad to meet you!
I love your personality Elizabeth, and i felt like i was going through the emotions with you. Hoping to see you again on this forum so you can update us on how the journey is going.
Beautiful🤗 Thanks Elizabeth for introducing yourself and provoking us to explore who we really are.
I so needed this reminder to keep going. Thank you for this!
Am touched. Thank you for sharing. Sending you lots of love and good vibes.🌺🌺
This woman's self awareness is what i Inspire to accomplish...I'm glad that you've found yourself...thank you for this amazing talk..lord only knows how i needed it...
"50 shades of melanin" that's really funny. Such an inspiring and self challenging story.
A truly defined lady..many go through life without such understanding of their identity
Such a beautiful story...amazing and inspiring! You spoke to a soul Elizabeth. More Grace as you rise up🙏
Thank you for the courage to share this.
Wow... You story is so captivating well said Elizabeth.. You have spoken to many🙏
Very deep Liz. You are going places and your eloquence is amazing
Love your story Elizabeth, I can relate!
Oh Elizabeth! You make me feel so proud! It ’s impossible not to self-reflect while listening to your story, trying to remain true to yourself and the values you embrace, independently of others. You keep inspiring me! Thank you so much for sharing your story. Britt from Belgium
Amazing woman with a very inspiring powerful story.
Your story is so beautiful; aa story of resilience, searching, living, losing and finding. Thank you for sharing Elizabeth
What a story Elizabeth!!!
Thanks for sharing :-)
Thank you for sharing your story. Very insightful indeed. Your honesty is admirable.
You are such an amazing storyteller! Wow!!! You had me hooked from start to finish...
Elizabeth!! This is profound! With Some serious thought provoking nuggets as always... This has really made me think, "How do you find someone you don't recognize". Loved this!
I loved every bit of this. God bless you. Thank you. May you enjoy every bit of your comeback. Rooting for you Elizabeth.
Developing personal identity can be a rewarding journey.....This is Awesome Dr E.W.M
Beautifully articulated. I enjoyed listening to your story and I've no doubt that you would find yourself sooner than later.
Thank you for sharing.
What a great storyteller! MashaAllah. Thanks for sharing your story, Elizabeth.
Dr.Elizabeth the come is stronger and amazing .... thanks so much...for this... Discovering who we are today is the first step to being who you will be tomorrow ...😊
Wow!! This is profound and so thought provoking. Who am I, really? When she said, a recycled version of others.....made me have a strong selah moment. Way to go Elizabeth
How many people would look at oneself with this essential but rarely questioned subject? Thanks a lot Elisabeth for sharing it with elaborated reflection and great enthusiasm! Let me share your presentation with my friends in Japan where there is always a great need for what she presented.
Bravo Liz, c'est vraiment émouvant et je suis content de ta sincérité et authenticité. Continue à franchir les frontières. Toutes mes félicitations
Wow… such talent.
Thanks for sharing with us , i have learned
Fantastic very well spoken and enlightening.
Such an amazing watch, deep!!
wow, such a lovely, reflective narration.
Merci beaucoup Elizabeth d'avoir mis en avant un sujet qui semble être ignoré dans notre société actuelle. Nous ne nous demandons plus qui nous sommes, mais plutôt ce que la société attend de nous. Nous sommes devenus la génération qui se publie tant mais qui se perd lorsqu'il s'agit de savoir qui elle est vraiment.
Les mots "Likes" et "Follow" sur les médias sociaux sont devenus notre identité et les mots "caractère" et "processus" ont été jetés par la fenêtre. Nous voulons devenir "ce que les autres sont" et non "ce que Dieu a voulu que nous soyons, uniquement".
C'est cette réalité qui a conduit au dilemme social et à la pression que nous connaissons actuellement dans notre monde.
Il semble que nous ayons des droits d'auteur sur les produits, les services et les inventions, mais jamais sur les êtres humains (notre identité)... Nous faisons plus de copier-coller.
Nous faisons plus de copier-coller. Il y a beaucoup à réfléchir. Je vous en prie, que le monde entier ouvre les yeux pour comprendre que si nous perdons notre identité, nous perdons tout.
Bravo Elizabeth pour le courage que tu as eu de raconter ton histoire et pour avoir été vulnérable avec nous. Cela a fait ses preuves, du moins de mon côté.
I am definitely listening to this over and over there is just so much..
And never let him walk alone...so deep#Liverpool
Hello Elizabeth ,first Of all congratulation on this amazing speech I believe I can relate to it and I congratulate you for the well structured talk and the beautiful amazing emotional journey That you made us live with you . Cannot wait to read your book In Michigan -United States
Wow awesome 👏👏👏 bravo
Elizabeth...
Wow!!! Am inspired by this piece
Elizabeth exprimes con sensibilidad y fuerza tu reflexión. Me diste mucha emoción y qué orgullo de la mujer que eres hoy en día!
Gracias por compartir!!
Thank you so much Liz for sharing this. It is so relatable and profound. I can not express how much I’m happy that you shared this. Sending you huge hugs!
Oh my, yet a beautiful story.
Powerful,sending 💕
Welcome back hun. We do need u!
Amazing video!!!! looking forward to reading your book.... Fatima - Cairo, Egypt
I was a recycled version.... And to that we get lost. Glory to God you are now back
This is so beautiful Muguchu❤
Wow! this is beautifully solemn
.........."i am hoping i will learn the ability to center myself without the use of an external compass"Profound
Beautifully told
Wow, her words touched me
This is so profound.
Awesome...you got this!
Rediscovering self ...it is never too late! Amazing story!
Spoken so well.
You are a strong woman❤❤wonderful
Loved this.