According to Charles Taylor https://go.hwmans.com/charlestaylor

Every action and choice we make is a reflection of our intrinsic need to express our true selves to others. 

The clothes we wear, the music we listen to, and the cars we prefer are manifestations of our desire to project our identity outward. We seek validation and recognition from the community, hoping that this external recognition helps us understand and define our own identities. 

It is through the dialogical process with our community that we come to know ourselves and, consequently, find purpose.