My view is YES. Some of these experiences do play a major role in shaping up the personality. In the past few days I had faced some very new challenges.

Challenges in understanding people - as always. Had some interesting insights into a very new dimension of thought patterns.

Had few great moments of truth - facing the the unexpected behaviours and reactions of people which is triggered by the situations. Most often, I see people mixing the situations, issues with the personalities. I do believe there is a line of correlation - however, in the process of growing up and staying objective, we tend to forget being objective. Emotions play a major part. Sometimes it even breaks relationships momentarily.

I continue my search to get answers.

I happened to come across two interesting individuals

A guy who was almost always happy. Had his own clear perspectives on his current situation and the way he was expecting the future to evolve. Very clear in thoughts and even more clearer when he lives tough moments. I admire him. No this is not due to lack of motivation or aspiration. I saw a great sense of contentment. I know him for long years and one significant aspect that I admire about him is - He has always remained positive and calm. There were moments which could have made him feel sad - say a lack of recognition, few failures, few dreams getting shattered. But neither did he take it to his heart - nor did he show his disappointment. Being known him for 20 years, I could still not understand how this is possible. He is not a saint. He had his own worldly desires - Savings, Property, Career Success etc.

I personally think, this probably is a a sign of winning our emotions and staying as winner - In a sustainable manner!

I am yet to see anybody else who sees him in this dimension!

Sometimes I wonder, that using a medium like this serves as a great outlet and leaves a wonderful sense of satisfaction.