identity

For a moment, I identified with my brain tumor.

I suppose this has happened before, with other things, but I really don't remember.

It was perhaps the realization that technically it is a brain tumor. Technically. I really don't think of it as such since it is below the brain. I feel a little guilty sometimes when I say it. For dramatic effect only it seems.

The point is that, for a moment, I had something that I used to identify myself with. That moment has passed.

I am back to not needing anything to identify myself with. I am just myself.

Identifying yourself with something external seems to be part of the human condition. You do not need to look too carefully at people to discern this among many of them. It works for them so no need to worry about it.

What happens if the something goes away?