Action and identity

“I play golf” vs “I’m a golfer.”
“I make art” vs “I’m an artist.”
“I write poems” vs “I’m a poet.”
“I play the piano” vs “I’m a pianist.”

There’s a subtle but important difference in how we tell the story.

Our actions or our identity. What we do or who we are. They can be one and the same. But it’s not necessarily so.

Though, when we say, “This isn’t just what I do, it’s who I am,” we’re expressing a deep and abiding commitment that surpasses mere activity.

What we do and who we are. Pondering the intersections and overlaps could offer valuable, personal insights.