It has been a minute since I did a Lyric Card series just for the enjoyment and experience of it.
Losing
my mum has been the most painful experience of my life. It has called
into question everything that was important to me and kind of shifted my
perspective. Nevertheless, I must continue to live and she would never
have wanted me to be dissuaded from life just because she was gone and
doing a series is my way of honoring her wishes. 🕯
I
have titled my new series "Identity Crises" because lately I have been
examining my options i.e. what I want and what I am willing to sacrifice
for it - fun!😒Actually, not fun, I really wish I could eat my cake and
have it.
I am no authority on Identity Crises so please do not quote me as an authority.😅
However,
it occurred to me to share what I have been thinking and to see who
else has been exploring these questions and answers so we can be weird
together.😵
There are four major ideas I have been playing with - at least at the moment I'm typing this...
Who knows, you might get more.
They are:
- Conforming to another successful person's manner of being. Gotta make it rain!💵💵💵
- The need to live in the moment but still live meaningfully. Zig-Zag Baby!🎢
- The need to see the world as it truly is without losing yourself in response to it. Stay woke!📢
- Being yourself and conforming to an acceptable standard of existence. Don't wanna be weird!👻
You have needs, the world has expectations and somehow, you have to
live a balanced and meaningful life. If you ask me, that is where
Identity Crises comes in. E.g. Buying things you do not really need because
of how you need to be perceived or doing things you do not believe in so
that you do not stand out.
And please, Dear Lord ! Please, do not forget FOMO!😫
This
nice crazy mix is my theory for why we do not know who the heck we are
anymore and I hope this series helps you figure out where yours comes
from.
If you are of African Descent, then please remember... Colonialists also added their own social and belief system to the mix.
You might want to also factor that last one in.😘
P.S. AI helped me generate my cover image!
Sunday, September 28, 2025