Who are “YOU”?

Who Are You, Really?

It’s a question many of us think we have the answer to.After years of observation and reflection, I’ve discovered that most people don’t truly know who they are—or when exactly they lost sight of themselves.

When I ask someone, “Who are you?” the most common response I hear is a description of what they do.So, I ask again, “Who are you?”Then come the answers: “I’m nice,” “I’m loving,” and so on. But those are qualities—choices—not your identity.

Others respond with, “I’m a child of God.”And while that’s absolutely true (and goes without saying), it still doesn’t answer the question.So again, I ask, “Who are you?”Then comes silence.That’s usually when the deep thought begins—and often, the tears follow—because the truth is, most people have spent their lives defining themselves by what they do, what they do for others, or by what they’ve been told.

A False Start

Think about it. As children, we’re like sponges.Imagine growing up hearing things like:“You can’t do anything right.”“You’re just like your father.”“You’re worthless.”

What happens to a child who hears these words? They begin to believe them.They start to build their identity around those painful messages, forming a false sense of self before they even know who they are.

Fast-forward to adulthood: you’ve got the great job, the wonderful kids, the nice home, and a circle of friends and family. Everything looks right.You tell yourself, “I’m secure. I’ve got it all together.”

But here’s the truth—many people only feel whole when they’re surrounded by others. Because when the noise quiets and you’re alone with yourself, that’s when reality sets in. That’s when you begin to see what’s really inside. And it’s not always pretty.

You start to ask:“With all I have and all I’ve accomplished… why do I still feel so empty?”

The answer is simple—there’s a hole in your soul shaped exactly like you.And the only way to fill it is by getting real with yourself and admitting: I don’t truly know who I am.

It’s not easy, but once you find yourself—whether for the first time or all over again—you’ll finally be able to sit in silence with peace and confidence.

Final Thought

You may think this message doesn’t apply to you—but trust me, when you start looking inward, you’ll discover that your past may have shaped who you’ve become… but it does not define who you are.

Now go find yourself.God bless.

By Dr. La