You: Who are you?
Me: I’m Sulfi.
You: But that’s the name given by your parents. So, who are you?
Me: I am a human.
You: But that’s just the race you belong to. Who are you really?
Me: I am a living being.
You: But even that is a distinction created by humans to separate you from non-living things. Who are you?
Me: I guess… I am someone who thinks I am human.
You: And who told you that you are human? Isn’t that just another idea handed down to you?
Me: Maybe you’re right. I also think I am a son, an employee, a citizen, a husband… but all these are just roles, aren’t they?
You: Exactly. They’re roles you play, identities society gave you. But if you strip away all those roles, who are you?
Me: I don’t know.
You: That’s the beginning of true awareness. The moment you admit, “I don’t know who I am,” is the moment your spiritual journey begins. Most people live their whole lives identifying with their roles and distractions. They never stop to question who they truly are.
Me: So, what should I do to find out who I am?
You: Start by letting go of your distractions. Spend time in silence. Observe your thoughts without judgment. Ask yourself this question, “Who am I?”—not to find an answer, but to go deeper into the silence behind the question.
Me: But why is it important to know who I am?
You: Because when you truly know who you are, you will no longer be limited by your thoughts, roles, or ego. You will realize you are not the body, not the mind, not even the name or identity given to you. You are something far greater, far more infinite.
Me: What if I don’t find the answer?
You: It’s not about finding the answer. It’s about experiencing the truth. The process itself will transform you. It will free you from fears, attachments, and the constant need for validation.
Me: This sounds profound. But how do I encourage others to start this journey?
You: Share this message:
“We live as identities that others have given us. We think we are our names, our jobs, our relationships, our roles. But have you ever paused to ask yourself: Who am I, really? Not the son, not the daughter, not the employee or citizen, not even the human. Who are you beyond all these labels?
The truth is, most people are born and die without ever knowing who they are. We are so caught up in distractions, in running after things we think will make us happy, that we forget to look inward. But your spiritual journey starts when you dare to ask: ‘Who am I?’ It is not a question you answer; it is a question that transforms you. When you seek sincerely, you will find peace, freedom, and the realization that you are infinite, beyond the boundaries of your mind and body. Start the journey today—pause, reflect, and ask: Who am I?”
