Recently I read about digital identity in a magazine and it made me re-think on the various identities that I hold. I realised that I have multiple identities/selves currently each of which function at their own will but sometimes intertwine to form a joint decision.
While till a few years back, I was only myself and my digital self, ever since I have become a wife and mother, I am divided into three selves now. There is my physical self, there is my inner self and there is my digital self. All three are equally powerful and important currently. While the physical self determines my everyday presence and being, the inner self is all about emotions. The digital self as we all know is my online presence in the cyberspace. The former has been gaining significance off late and is running parallel with the others.
To understand my three selves better, I broke down a few situations of my life and analysed which self reacted how. Read on and tell me what you think:
Situation 1: When I got married:
My physical self was the one present at the wedding.
My inner self was confused and going around in circles.
My digital self was extinct and continued to be absent for a few weeks.
Situation 2: When I am on a holiday:
My physical self is tired but excited.
My inner self is relaxed and satiated.
My digital self is itching to tell everyone of what I am up to.
Situation 3: When I was pregnant the first time:
My physical self had gone for a toss.
My inner self was cluttered with thoughts.
My digital self was again itching to tell the world.
Situation 4: When I was delivering:
My physical self was in so much pain that it could murder the other selves.
My inner self was thoughtless and being kicked by the physical self.
My digital self didn't know it existed.
Situation 5: When I was pregnant a second time:
My physical self was troubled and bothered for the forthcoming action.
My inner self was hassled and disrupted but happy.
My digital self was busy updating Facebook and the blog.
Situation 6: When I am at work:
My physical self is working at the work place.
My inner self is wondering if Navya has had breakfast or if she is back from school or if Mohit took his lunch or if .....
My digital self is trying to sneak in a glance at those new pics posted on FB.
Situation 7: When Mohit underwent his surgery:
My physical self was concerned, jittery and upset.
My inner self was split between Navya and Mohit. It was wondering whom I was more concerned for at the moment, Navya, Mohit or the upcoming baby.
My digital self was quite actively putting up a brave face on Whatsapp.
Situation 8:Current scenario
My physical self doesn't know it exists.
My inner self doesn't know it exists.
My digital self is still trying to put up a brave face.
While till a few years back, I was only myself and my digital self, ever since I have become a wife and mother, I am divided into three selves now. There is my physical self, there is my inner self and there is my digital self. All three are equally powerful and important currently. While the physical self determines my everyday presence and being, the inner self is all about emotions. The digital self as we all know is my online presence in the cyberspace. The former has been gaining significance off late and is running parallel with the others.
Situation 1: When I got married:
My physical self was the one present at the wedding.
My inner self was confused and going around in circles.
My digital self was extinct and continued to be absent for a few weeks.
Situation 2: When I am on a holiday:
My physical self is tired but excited.
My inner self is relaxed and satiated.
My digital self is itching to tell everyone of what I am up to.
Situation 3: When I was pregnant the first time:
My physical self had gone for a toss.
My inner self was cluttered with thoughts.
My digital self was again itching to tell the world.
Situation 4: When I was delivering:
My physical self was in so much pain that it could murder the other selves.
My inner self was thoughtless and being kicked by the physical self.
My digital self didn't know it existed.
Situation 5: When I was pregnant a second time:
My physical self was troubled and bothered for the forthcoming action.
My inner self was hassled and disrupted but happy.
My digital self was busy updating Facebook and the blog.
Situation 6: When I am at work:
My physical self is working at the work place.
My inner self is wondering if Navya has had breakfast or if she is back from school or if Mohit took his lunch or if .....
My digital self is trying to sneak in a glance at those new pics posted on FB.
Situation 7: When Mohit underwent his surgery:
My physical self was concerned, jittery and upset.
My inner self was split between Navya and Mohit. It was wondering whom I was more concerned for at the moment, Navya, Mohit or the upcoming baby.
My digital self was quite actively putting up a brave face on Whatsapp.
Situation 8:Current scenario
My physical self doesn't know it exists.
My inner self doesn't know it exists.
My digital self is still trying to put up a brave face.
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