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Developing the
Whole Person
Big Question:
Personal Assessment of
Aspects of Development
with Plan of Action
Draw a large circle on a blank sheet of paper.
Divide the circle into 8 segments. In each
segment, write some descriptions of the
different aspects of yourself. What are the
words or phrases which represent aspects
about yourself which you like? What are the
items which you consider to be weaknesses or
areas for improvement? Name some ways in
which you can improve the minus areas and
further enhance the positive aspects.
ASPECTS OF THE
SELF
A deeper look on the different aspects of
self can identify specific areas for self-
regulation, stability and improvement.
An individual is composed of three basic
but very different aspects of the self, they
are the physical, the intellectual, and the
emotional and intuitive aspects. All three
aspects of the self work together in
perfect harmony when attention is paid
to all three simultaneously.
1. Physical
Many individuals put a strong emphasis on
the physical aspect of the self. The body is
tangible, obvious, and we respond to it easily.
More time and money is spent on enhancing
the physical component than either of the
other two aspects. This does not mean,
however, that the body is healthy or strong.
The body provides a place to house the spirit
(often experienced as feelings) and the mind
(often experienced as thought).
2. Intellectual
It may be important to some that their mind be
prominent and well educated. The mind is important,
as it is the part of the self that directs the other two
aspects. The mind learns what to do and
communicates the information to the body and the
feelings. What the mind believes, the body manifests
or acts on, and the emotions feel, or respond with.
People store both healthy and destructive thoughts
and beliefs and responds to life's circumstances in the
most prominent manner. The mind provides access
creativity and serenity which are necessary for such
processes as prayer, forgiveness, acceptance, and
passion.
3. Emotional
The human emotions are the most feared aspect of the
self, as individuals are reluctant and unprepared to
manage them. Managing feelings is like trying to hold
water in the palm of your hand. They are illusive and
deceptive. A decision made under emotional stress and
strain usually impacts emotions negatively. Negative
emotions that are not managed are stored and
repressed. Repression is destructive to a content self
since all feelings, not only negative ones are stored
away. Accessing feelings when they are needed now
becomes difficult, leaving the individual numb and
hopeless.
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