Ourselves Meaning
Ourselves Definition & Usage
Used by the speaker to refer to themselves and others in the group, emphasizing the collective identity or action.
Examples
- "We should remind ourselves of the importance of kindness."
- "Let’s do this for ourselves, not for anyone else."
- "We looked at ourselves in the mirror, unsure of what to do next."
- "They couldn’t help but ask themselves if they had made the right decision."
- "After the long journey, we decided to treat ourselves to a nice meal."
Cultural Context
'Ourselves' is a reflexive pronoun used to refer to the subject of a sentence when the action is performed by the subject upon itself. In many cases, it carries a sense of personal responsibility, introspection, or collective identity. It's commonly used in both formal and informal speech and writing, especially in contexts where a group is involved in action or reflection together. This pronoun often emphasizes a shared experience or action among the speakers.
The Power of Ourselves
Story
The Power of Ourselves
It was a cold, crisp morning when Mia and her friends gathered at the old park bench, looking out at the quiet river. The sun had just begun to rise, casting a warm glow over the world. They had spent the last few months going through some tough times, individually and together, and now they were about to embark on a journey to make things right. 'We’ve been through a lot,' Mia said, her voice firm yet gentle. 'But now, it’s time for us to do something for ourselves.' The group nodded in agreement. They had spent so much time helping others, looking for answers outside of themselves, that they had almost forgotten to look inward. Now, Mia was suggesting that they turn their focus back to their own growth, their own happiness. 'I agree,' said Liam, always the quiet one. 'We’ve been putting off taking care of ourselves, thinking about everyone else’s problems. But what about us? We need to take charge of our own future.' As the group sat there, contemplating the idea, they all realized how important it was to invest in themselves, both as individuals and as a group. Mia had a point—they had been putting everyone else’s needs before their own, and it was time to change that. Later that day, they decided to treat themselves. After all, they had spent so long helping others, that they deserved to take a break and recharge. 'Let’s do this for ourselves,' Mia said with a smile. They decided to go out for a meal, the first time in months that they had truly done something just for their own benefit. As they laughed together, the weight of the past few months seemed to lift. The world hadn’t changed, but they had. It wasn’t just about helping others anymore—it was about recognizing their own needs, about knowing that they deserved to treat themselves well. In the end, they knew that they were stronger together, and that their ability to take care of themselves, as a group, was the key to moving forward. They had learned that to truly help others, they first needed to help themselves, to understand the power of 'ourselves.'
