Module 8 Archive
What I liked most about this assignment was being able to reflect back on who I used to be. It has shown me how much I have grown in the last couple of years when it comes to my behaviors. The subtraits that I exhibited and feel don’t show who I truly am are anger, hostility, impulsiveness, vulnerability, and assertiveness. When I was younger I allowed my emotions to take over and I did whatever I could to get what I wanted. It was a very immature behavior. Growing up, I watched my mom do it countless times and it never ended good for her.
I believe that context influences our behaviors because the person you are with your parent is not the same person you are with a spouse or friend. We choose who we want to be based on who we are around. I have always had friends who are very different from each other and I am different with each of them. I don’t think having more than one set of traits for each person is bad because it shows that you are able to separate relationships, set boundaries, and accept each person for who they are by changing your behavior to make them feel more comfortable.
I chose this photo because I learned in my philosophy class that we have three sets of ourselves: stage face, behind the curtain, and behind closed doors. The person we are when we’re on stage is a character we have created to entertain those around us. The person behind the curtain is closer to who we are, but there are still other people behind the curtain we have to please. The person who we are behind closed doors is who we truly are because there is no one around that we need to act for.