Archive · 20 Jun 2025
Home in the Mind: Exploring Identity and Belonging
Imagine a place that feels like home, even if you've never really lived there.
This article is about feeling like you don't fit in cities.
The author shares how they felt out of place in cities, always searching for a sense of belonging.
They felt a stronger pull to a rural 'home' they imagined.
Growing up moving around meant there was no real 'home.'
This made the imagined 'home' even more important.
It's like wondering if you can truly have a 'home' that only exists in your dreams.
The author reflects on the concept of 'home' and belonging.
The author describes feeling disconnected from cities where they've lived.
They have a strong connection to an imagined, rural 'home' from childhood.
The author grew up as a 'Generation 1.5' immigrant, lacking consistent roots.
The article questions whether a home can exist solely in the imagination.
- Who
- The author, reflecting on their experiences as a 'Generation 1.5' immigrant.
- What
- An exploration of home, belonging, and identity, questioning if home can exist in the imagination.
- When
- The article reflects on experiences over many years.
- Where
- The article mentions Delhi, Chennai, Amsterdam, and Kerala.
- Why
- To explore the nature of belonging and the idea of 'home'.
Urban Life
Imagined Home
Nature of Home
Urban Life
Cities are transient places.
Imagined Home
Home can exist in imagination.
- Author's background
- Generation 1.5 immigrant
- Cities mentioned
- Delhi, Chennai, Amsterdam
- Concept
- Home and Belonging
- Setting
- India and Europe
- Theme
- Identity and rootlessness