Tag: jamesian i
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That’s Not Me
…actually means “that is not a me that I necessarily want to project.” Anytime anyone tells you that “that’s not me,” don’t argue with them. The theory is that they have switched to one of their other dialogical selves. Although their logic doesn’t make sense, the fact that they did…
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Constructing an Identity Self-Structure
Everyone is in the process of identity formation. Everything that you’ve done and everything you’ve experienced has formed your sense of identity and self. Every thought you think and relationship that you are in – form you and your identity. Everyone has an Identity Self-Structure – some system of organizing…
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You Don’t Interact with I
I was doing some editing on my dissertation, and I “relearned” something. I had simply forgotten it. It’s wierd to learn from your own writing, but I had to take a break to share this with you. When you interact with someone, you interact with their me – not their…
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Inconsistent Selves
It is theoretically possible to have inconsistent selves. Have you ever had anyone tell you that your thinking or your ideas are inconsitent – they’re not logical – or they don’t make sense? Next time someone says that to you – tell them – “Yeah, it is inconsistent. What’s your…