Some parts of ourselves, both mental and physical, are immutable.
Exactly how much of ourselves (and what parts) can we actually change?
I was recently asked a very interesting question regarding human behavior and “nature versus nurture.” I myself ponder issues like this quite often, as I'm sure many Girls Chase readers do.
How much of who I am today was determined at birth? To what extent did culture, locale, parenting, etc. influence who I turned out to be? What aspects of my current “self” are the result of free will? Can attempting to change certain things about myself put me at odds with my nature and actually be detrimental to my well-being?
These are interesting questions that I love to explore for both men and for women. Most notably, are we truly ourselves, and can we change ourselves?
The truth of this matter is a rather convoluted mix of YES and NO. We are simultaneously human beings with immense control over our destiny – but also little to no control over our destiny.
Let’s explore!
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