#identity map

hi, i’ve been into spirituality for 3 years now, and recently came across a very interesting method of self exploration that i’d like to share.

this is essentially called an identity map, filled with certain things that define the person you are. it’s important to remember that anyones identity map can look like anything they want— there isn’t any fixed structure for your map. that said, heres some things i have included in my own identity map.

firstly, i have defined my aura. to do this, i thought about what i would look like as a colour, and imagined that colour as a shadow circling my entire body.

next, i defined my animal, not just by vibe but personality.

then i defined my essence, this can be anything like objects that feel like they resemble you or a part of you.

after that i choose my symbolism. this can include numbers, much more obscure/specific objects and/or things and etc

finally, i decide what my mind looks like. i include certain things that have to do with my current thoughts, as well as quotes that deeply resonate with me.

in the end, my identity mind map looks like this:

aura - silver, black, cream / mauve, plum, turquoise, fuchsia / mint, lime, jade, lawn // black w stars

animal (i am naturally a very calm person making me steer more towards calmer animals) - swan, whale shark, turtle&tortoise / rabbit, british short hair cat

essence (my name means precious, fountain and spring, which made me think of the following) - pearls, spring water

symbolism (i am a very symbolic person and chose specific things such as hyper-fixations and representations of luck for this section) - 12, ghost pipe&flower, white lotus, tea&tea bag, turquoise crystal, limestone, inverse quadruple sun seal

mind - paper stars from books, hairs on a tolype, metal flowers, ocean fish, unopened clams, soccer in the rain, train stations, under parking lots, improperly seated in a car / “don’t trust people in the cyber world”, “not all those who wander are lost”, “i am nothing in my soul if not obsessive”, “one never forgets the taste of certain tears”, “you never knew me”.

feel free to try this method, and i heavily recommended making a Pinterest board with your findings!

what it made me personally realise is that i am very connected to the ocean. a small interesting fact about me is that even since childhood, all my favourite animals have been marine since i can remember— starting with seals -> octopus -> lemon sharks -> green sea turtles. this method truly solidified my connection to water and the sea, something i’d never noticed until now.

Identity Map

My subculture is Instagram fashion and beauty influencer.

The group of people who mainly work and earn money from the internet. Including being a good roll model of a teenager or be a person who has an influence on the ideas of teenagers.  

 At first I look at many people. Everyone Is the owner of all clothing stores in IG I started analyzed each person has a different style and how it affects their shop.

In this place, I chose people who has their own shop on Instagram and also made a video about beauty content on Youtube. One of them is “Brinkkty” 

+-Graffiti-+

Identity Map

-Visual-

What is so-called a writer in Thailand can range from kids in school trying to express their problems to hip-hop artists or well known professional writers? Thailand is a relatively new country to graffiti and vandalism, so many people seek their opportunities here. They will typically present with masks and spray cans.

-Spatial-

The common places where both amateur and professional writers do their work are abandoned buildings and walls. This could get them in less trouble because no one will report them to the police. however, graffiti can be found throughout the city which they were sprayed both legally and also illegally.

-Justification-

(motives)

: Self-expressions, Announcement, Politicals, Fame popularity

-Site-

The Payathai road is one of the most important and busiest streets in Bangkok. graffitis and vandalism can be found along the streets by the light poles or post boxes. one of my favorite places is Chalerm la park where they allow professional writers to come in and paint on their walls and it changes from times to times.

Cultural Clock

-Activity and Excitement chart-

(heart rate)

The activity and excitement go along together as for a graffiti writer. it has peaks and lows. this chart depicts them simultaneously. The excitement stays low and started rising as long as the process of working is there. it reaches its’ peak while doing the work and at the start of a getaway. it goes up a little again when the writer goes back and see the work.

Heavy Metal 

The group of people who have extreme taste in music.

Visual: This group’s clothing style came originally from bikers club which black leather jacket has been worn and turned into iconic material for clothing for this subculture for another generation heavy metal bands.

Punk is a youth-rebellion subculture, a reaction against societal-conformity, consumerism, and political oppression. Thailand has had more coups than any other countries. Over a 78 years period, it has experienced over 19 military dictatorships. Resulting in the emergence of the Bangkok Punks in the mid-70′s as a reaction against the Thammasat Massacre event; when students rose up against the military dictator. Since then, Punk became a medium of political expression for the Thai people.

Identity map 

subculture: Graffiti

What is so-called a writer in Thailand can range from kids in school trying to express their problems to hip-hop artists or well known professional writers? Thailand is a relatively new country to graffiti and vandalism, so many people seek their opportunities here. They will typically present with masks and spray cans

The commonplace where both amateur and professional writers do their work are abandoned buildings and walls. This could get them in less trouble because no one will report them to the police. however, graffiti can be found throughout the city which they were sprayed both legally and also illegally.

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