In our quest for belonging we often sacrifice what is true and unique about ourselves. This blog explores the ways in which culture compels conformity, how we might be complicit in our own disappearance, as well as how to find ourselves again.

In little ways, and sometimes big, we hide pieces of ourselves to fit in with the world around us. The need to belong means we sacrifice our nature to adapt to culture. According to Martha Beck, this is at the root of much of our emotional suffering. Yet connection and belonging are critical to happiness. So what is the answer?