Periagoge
Scenario

Why your past self feels like a stranger

I found my old diary from high school and the person who wrote it feels like a complete stranger and I can't figure out if I've grown or just lost something important.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Radical personal change over time raises questions about continuity of identity and authentic selfhood.

Your guide for this
Laozi
Laozi works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Historical consciousness and temporal depth?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.