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I was reading a book and I stumbled upon a part all about self-image I was not to hot on this stuff so I read very intently
Every one wants to have a positive self-image
But some times we say we put our self down in fact there are ppl that go through life putting there selfs down for a living. We call them low liners they live there life in fear of rejection so they make all these shields to protect them when in fact these shields are what are getting them rejected.
But a positive self-image involves these key points
Honest self-appraisal, including consideration of the opinions of others
An acceptance of yourself, as God created you
Recognition that, with Gods help, you can change destructive behavior, sinful attitudes, and personality weaknesses
Choosing to make those changes, one at a time
People try and fit in they go threw magazines they go through clothing they do everything to be like the crowd
Everyone is different no two people are the same God made us that way and to try and be like someone else is like telling God he was wrong!
There are 3 sources of self-image .
#1. The opinion of others:
This is a very common one but has its cons more than its pros
There is not much to say on this one. the opinion of others are most likely wrong... and they change with social statice... not very sturdy if you ask me
#2 ones own opinions:
Here you base all your self-image on what you think of yourself a very strong way to go at life you dont care what others think they can not put you down
But the cons are pretty big also.
For example pretending that you think you are some hot shot when in fact everyone hates you your not being honest with your self this can lead to big trouble.
#3 Gods opinion
This is the best and everlasting foundation that you can base your self-image on . God already knows our innermost selves, our thoughts, where we are everything. And his views on reality are perfect
The book I read is called Too Close Too Soon
Chapter five
Written by Jim Talley (my councilor) and Bobbie Reed
Very good book for relationships and the ages 15 though till marriage and even after
Every one wants to have a positive self-image
But some times we say we put our self down in fact there are ppl that go through life putting there selfs down for a living. We call them low liners they live there life in fear of rejection so they make all these shields to protect them when in fact these shields are what are getting them rejected.
But a positive self-image involves these key points
Honest self-appraisal, including consideration of the opinions of others
An acceptance of yourself, as God created you
Recognition that, with Gods help, you can change destructive behavior, sinful attitudes, and personality weaknesses
Choosing to make those changes, one at a time
People try and fit in they go threw magazines they go through clothing they do everything to be like the crowd
Everyone is different no two people are the same God made us that way and to try and be like someone else is like telling God he was wrong!
There are 3 sources of self-image .
#1. The opinion of others:
This is a very common one but has its cons more than its pros
There is not much to say on this one. the opinion of others are most likely wrong... and they change with social statice... not very sturdy if you ask me
#2 ones own opinions:
Here you base all your self-image on what you think of yourself a very strong way to go at life you dont care what others think they can not put you down
But the cons are pretty big also.
For example pretending that you think you are some hot shot when in fact everyone hates you your not being honest with your self this can lead to big trouble.
#3 Gods opinion
This is the best and everlasting foundation that you can base your self-image on . God already knows our innermost selves, our thoughts, where we are everything. And his views on reality are perfect
The book I read is called Too Close Too Soon
Chapter five
Written by Jim Talley (my councilor) and Bobbie Reed
Very good book for relationships and the ages 15 though till marriage and even after
