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Your Question:
Can I still have a sense of identity after losing my business?
Answer:
I can relate to the struggle of losing a part of oneself, like losing a business. As a pastor, I've seen many people struggle with identity crises, especially when their sense of self is deeply tied to their work. But, I believe that one's sense of identity is not solely defined by their profession or business. In fact, our identities are pegged out on the frame of promises made and promises kept. This is what Paul Ricceur calls ipse identity - the sense of self that is shaped by our relationships, values, and experiences. As a husband and father, I've come to understand that my sense of identity is deeply rooted in my family and my faith. Losing a business may be a significant setback, but it doesn't define who I am as a person. In this sense, one can still have a sense of identity after losing a business. It's possible to redefine oneself and find new sources of meaning and purpose. As a Christian, I believe that our true identity is found in our relationship with God, and that's a sense of self that can't be taken away by external circumstances. So, even in the midst of loss and uncertainty, one can still find a sense of identity and purpose.
Sources:
biblical critical theory
christopher watkin
christian apologetics
douglas groothius
mere christianity
c s lewis
christianity and the nature science
j p moreland
warranted christian belief
alvin plantinga
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