We are more than one, but less than two

“There is a notion that to live a meaningful and successful life there must be sharp boundaries between oneself and the other. As an identical twin, my sense of self has been defined by anecdotal archetypes – the tall or short one, the introvert or extrovert. How do I explore my sense of self when my identity has always been defined as my opposition to someone else?”… “In exploring “the self” , I have discovered that my sense of self is very closely intertwined with my brother. In a way, I feel as though I am one person manifested in two bodies.”