A self - image can be true or it can be contrived. What we know of ourself in truth determines how we regard ourself. That, in turn, determines how we regard others ( selves ) !
On Dec 31, 4:25 am, 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 -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
