Identity

"So who am I?" In this year of change I find myself asking that question.  Does everyone ask themselves the same thing?
From my readings on Aboriginal peoples, identity is an important concept. The Elders say "You must know where you have come from to know where you are going." It teaches us that we must know our histories to know who we are (Monture and McGuire, 2009).   Loss of identity has had traumatic implications for aboriginal peoples health and social systems.
When I went to work everyday for someone else I defined myself by my job. Now I mostly work for myself so who is "myself'?
I am a mother, partner, sister, daughter, friend, scuba diver, swimmer, teacher, advisor, cyclist, the best boss I ever had and hiker. Below is a photo of me summiting Opal Hills in Jasper on an unusually hot but windy September 25th, 2011.
Next year I'll add full-time student to the mix... and maybe surfer chick!

Stay tuned.