Understanding The Self
Understanding The Self
ACTIVITY 1
A. ACTIVITY: Answer the following questions about yourself as fully and precisely as you can.
I would describe myself as a role model. Growing up has taught me that not everything is as it
appears in fairy tales. I'm the eldest of seven siblings, and I'm responsible for all of them while my
parents’ work. As the eldest, I'm meant to be a role model for my siblings.
2. What makes you stand out from the rest? What makes your self special?
I distinguish myself from the crowd because of my ability to think critically. We all have special
abilities, and mine makes me feel special.
Contrary to popular assumption, no one is perfect, including myself. I made a lot of mistakes and
failed a lot of times, but I feel it was because of these experiences that I transformed.
I am definitely linked to my body by a mind, heart, spirit, emotions, and other connecting
ligaments. In order for the body to function properly, these components must be linked to one
another. Every emotion I experience inside translates and manifests itself in my actions.
5. How is your self related to other selves?
My self is, for the most part, tied to others in a significant sense through connection.
I'm not sure, but I believe our selves might go on when we die.
ANALYSIS: Were you able to answer the questions above with ease? Why? Which questions did you find
easiest to answer? Which ones are difficult? Why?