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Wise advice on identity

The most dangerous thing a society can do is forget the importance of belonging - Sebastian Junger
At its heart, this quote is a warning. It tells us that a society's greatest threat isn't external, it's the internal erosion of our fundamental human need to be part of a community.
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What identity means

The beauty of communal life is that it allows the individual to be both strong and vulnerable, seen and supported - Sebastian Junger
At its core, this quote means that true community doesn't force you to choose between being independent and being interdependent. It's the one space where those two things aren't opposites; they actually fuel each other.
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Identity Quote

Humans don’t mind hardship, in fact they thrive on it; what they mind is not feeling necessary - Sebastian Junger
The core message here is that our deepest need isn't comfort, but purpose. We're wired to contribute, to be a crucial part of a group.