Yes, there were times when I forgot not only who I was, but that I was, forgot to be.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker admits to moments of complete existential forgetfulness, losing track of their identity and even their own existence.
- In plain terms
- I sometimes forget who I am and even that I exist.
- What can you take from it?
- Self-awareness can fade completely under certain conditions.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When have you felt disconnected from yourself?
- What anchors your sense of identity?
Another view
This reflects an extreme state that may not apply to daily life.
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