Who You Were, Who You Are: Are You the Same Person You Were Ten Years Ago?
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PLEASE NOTE: Discussion is on 3:00 PM, 26th July 2026
Who You Were, Who You Are: Are You the Same Person You Were Ten Years Ago?
A reflective look at identity, memory, and change — and whether the self we carry today was truly earned or quietly rewritten.
Think back to who you were a decade ago — the beliefs you held, the things that scared you, the person you thought you'd become. Are you actually a different person now, changed from the inside out? Or have you simply gotten better at retelling your own story to make sense of who you are today? This session sits with that discomfort instead of rushing to answer it.
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### We'll explore
Do we genuinely change over time, or do we mostly reinterpret our past to match our present?
- How reliable are our memories of our younger selves — are we remembering, or editing?
- Has "self-improvement" culture made us treat identity as a project that's never finished?
- What role do relationships, career shifts, and major life events play in reshaping who we are?
- Is there a stable "core self" underneath all the change, or is that just a comforting myth?
- How do we hold people (including ourselves) accountable for who we used to be?
### What this is
A 1.5–2 hour interactive discussion on Google Meet — not a lecture, webinar, or expert panel. Everyone in the room shares perspectives, pushes back respectfully, and leaves with more questions (and maybe a little more clarity) than they came with.
### Who should attend
- Anyone who's ever felt like a stranger to their younger self
- Working professionals navigating a major life or career transition
- Students of psychology, philosophy, or the social sciences
- Therapy-goers and self-work enthusiasts curious about what "growth" really means
- Anyone who enjoys honest, unhurried conversations about identity and change
### Why attend
Few questions are as personal — or as universally shared — as whether we're truly becoming someone new or just telling a better story about who we've always been. Come expecting fresh perspectives, some gentle discomfort, and a conversation that stays with you well after it ends.