Sasuke Uchiha, Naruto Series

Discovering Identity by Returning to Your Roots

Finally, the quote points toward integration: a mature identity weaves past and present into a coherent whole. Instead of either clinging to old stories or pretending we are self-created, we hold both truths together. We acknowledge the power of our roots while exercising agency in the present. In narrative therapy, this is akin to “re-authoring” one’s life—retelling the same background through a lens of choice and possibility. Sasuke’s journey illustrates this movement from reactive revenge to reflective purpose. Likewise, when we dare to look honestly at our roots, we gain the insight needed to decide who we will become next. [...]