"In any case, to identify oneself with a one-dimensional view is always to deny a part of one's humanity."
I love finding little inspirations in unlikely places. The above was discovered in an educational philosophy text, written by Maxine Green (Columbia University). I've struggled with this concept of identification my entire life. What does it mean to claim allegiance to a group? Have a political or religious affiliation? To me, it often means losing one's own unique and beautiful perspective. I could be wrong, but I truly believe the implications of accepting a label like "Democrat" or "Atheist" are limiting.
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