Are We Defined by Our Experiences or Ourselves?

Daily writing prompt
Do you think we’re shaped more by our experiences or by who we are?

I tend to think that we’re shaped more by our experiences as we progressively age; I know I have. Who I was even 5 years ago, I do not like that person at all.

7 Replies to “Are We Defined by Our Experiences or Ourselves?”

  1. I agree with you completely. I would hope the most of us continue to gain wisdom from our experiences and become better persons through it all.

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