Our self image has become increasingly dependent upon external influence. There are instances of self image that need to be stifled in order to adapt to social order, which is presented in the form of media and controlled by a bombardment of commercialism aimed at self image in the formative stage. Individuals whose image has been firmly planted and deeply rooted will not succumb to the relentless onslaught geared towards image deconstruction, modification and reconstruction. Basically this is a reprogramming method of the industry and as arch puts it governmentality. In that sense we are addressing the self image of the collective mass, which as we have seen recently has been going through the deconstruction phase via economic destabilization which has macerated our value judgment. What was once a robust image now appears to be emaciated. Now that our collective belief system has broken down we can ultimately seek a valid truth to instill within us that sense of image rebirth along with the sense of newness and open possibility.
This brings out a very important aspect of image development, that being one in which the image components are derived from fallacy source. This aspect clearly indicates conflict between the internal and external image. External image is manipulative and malleable in that it can be enhanced and does not reflect truth image which is internal. This is not to say that the internal image is fixed, however it is more likely to be based on "shadow truths" instead of image desirability. One cannot be what one is not. Regardless of how unwavering our imagination of self image is, it will not become one with external image unless the imaginative portrait is realistic and adheres to fixed physical attributes. I think this clearly shows that self image is to some degree based on a limited set of possibilities established at birth, a parameter of truth, self truth. Truth now is that our image as a society has been in ruin, as those who have represented that image have failed. As a result of that of our individual self image has taken a fall and needs revamping and revitalization. Though we as individuals are not directly at fault there is a sense of responsibility and guilt for the egregious acts and the resultant conditions that ensued in the global arena. We trusted and closed our eyes because we thought our self image was part of the whole, only to realize the deception by those trusted. On Dec 30, 5:25 pm, Molly Brogan <[email protected]> wrote: > Self-image is the personal view we have of ourselves. It is our > mental image or self portrait. Self-image is an internal dictionary > that describes the characteristics of the self, including concepts > like intelligence, beauty, kindness, selfishness or insensitivity. > These characteristics form a collective representation of our assets > and liabilities as we see them. Relationships reinforce what we think > and feel about ourselves. Self-image is important because how we > think about ourselves directly affects how we feel about ourselves and > how we respond to life. > > How we think and feel about ourselves influences the way we react or > respond to life stressors. A hopeless self-image can lead to > suicide. Self-image possessing body strength and health can lead to > wellness. A loving self-image can lead to a life full of loving > relationships. An angry self-image can lead to a life of isolation. > A fearful self-image can lead to a life of suffering. In these ways, > self-image can determine the quality of our relationships with others. > > How we imagine ourselves to be can be different from how we witness > ourselves to be, but ultimately the two will become the same if our > desire to be as we imagine is unwavering. Depending on the beliefs we > gather throughout our life, our self-image can bring us success and > happiness, or, on the other hand, failure and misery. But this image > can change, if we start questioning our beliefs about our selves and > our lives. When our belief system falls apart, we are ready to > receive a greater truth, and resurrect belief, born anew with > possibility. > > What do YOU think? --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups ""Minds Eye"" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/Minds-Eye?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
