So I'm a studier, I find myself constantly pondering people, conversations, things I see, hear, read, news, all sorts of things. One thing that I have noticed time and time again is that people have a hard time defining their Role in society. ( I prefer to say here on Earth. )
Here's how my brain works on this thought and where it came from.
First, lets break down what I mean by Role's: Relationship Role: mom, dad, sister, brother, married, single...Character Role: grumpy, happy, liar, honest... Occupational Role: accountant, construction worker, teacher, student... Society/Governmental Role: Democratic, republican, law abider, felon... Religious Role: Scientology, Christian, Non-Denominational, Buddhist... Ethnic Role: Native American, White, African American... Etc etc...I think you probably get the point.
We all are born something, then throughout life (ideally) we are supposed to live life learning to develop these roles and define them suitable to who we are personally, as human beings. You create goals and characteristics according to these roles, in hopes of maintaining or perfecting the uniqueness that YOU bring to this role.-In short you want to be the best Aunt, Uncle, Cashier, Priest, Baptist, Catholic, Democrat, PTA member etc...so you try by obtaining certain things, knowledge, jobs, degrees, home, etc...to add to our quality of life and maintaining these roles.
The turn comes in when we aren't properly prepared for these roles or can't obtain the things we need to become better at these roles. What happens? We are left to substitute. You can only survive with the tools you presently have, and what you have access to. The "common" American seems to have the bare minimum in basic survival skills in a two-parent home with average income. Imagine taking a parent out of the equation, half the funds out of the equation, maybe change living area or conditions, these type of things can drastically change someones ability to find a balance between personal beliefs, and society's expectations of what role we should play or how we should play that role.
Ultimately it seems to be a life long mission to find a balance of all the roles we play while deciphering society's laws and messages, and maintaining through the everyday struggles that come with living life. What do you think?.......

