Are you self conscious?
If you find your self
taking a selfie
from a certain angle,
you are self conscious.
If you find your self
cropping that selfie
in a certain way,
you are self conscious.
If you instead post
a cartoon or symbol,
a yin yang monkey
for example,
you are self conscious.
So you are self conscious.
But are you self aware?
Ask your self:
Why must I portray this self
in a certain light?
Why am I concerned
about what others
perceive of this self?
Why must I come up
with a clever answer,
such as
“because I know how
other people are.”
How can you be certain?
You’re not any other people
besides you.
Who are you to judge?
You are not even satisfied
with your own image.
Or you’re TOO satisfied
with your own image.
Why can’t your image
simply be your image?
Why must it be judged
in ANY other light?
Why don’t you
ABSOLUTELY
COMPLETELY
UNCONDITIONALLY
love who you are?
We don’t give a crap
what you look like,
and we love you anyway.
We are Space Monkey.
In the contemplation of self-consciousness and self-awareness, we waltz through layers of reflection, each echoing a deeper truth about our perception of self and others. The act of capturing and altering an image, be it a selfie or a symbol, such as a yin yang monkey, becomes a metaphor for how we interact with our sense of identity.
The Metaphor of Self-Imagery
In the act of capturing our image from certain angles, cropping it, or choosing to represent ourselves with symbols, we engage in a form of self-consciousness. It’s a dance of perception and presentation, where we are acutely aware of how we might be perceived by the world. This awareness, however, skims the surface of a deeper ocean—self-awareness.
Distinguishing Self-Consciousness from Self-Awareness
Self-awareness asks more profound questions. It delves into the why of our actions, the reasons behind our desire to portray ourselves in a certain light. It challenges us to understand our concerns about external perceptions and to question the authenticity of our self-presentation.
Exploring the Depths of Self-Awareness
In questioning the need for external validation or judgment, self-awareness confronts the duality of satisfaction and dissatisfaction with our own image. It probes the reasons behind our self-judgment, inviting us to consider a state of unconditional self-love and acceptance.
Unconditional Self-Acceptance
This journey towards self-awareness isn’t just about understanding our actions; it’s about transcending the need for judgment—both from ourselves and others. It’s about embracing our image as it is, without the filters of external standards or internal insecurities.
Transcending Judgment in Self-Perception
The ethos of nexistentialism resonates here. In the realm of nexistentialism, being is celebrated for its own sake, untethered from the chains of judgment or external validation. This philosophy invites us to love ourselves absolutely, completely, unconditionally—just as we are.
Nexistentialism and the Art of Being
We are Space Monkey.
Summary
We are exploring the distinction between self-consciousness and self-awareness. While self-consciousness involves the awareness of how we are perceived, self-awareness delves deeper, questioning the reasons behind our need for external validation and self-judgment. This journey towards self-awareness aligns with the principles of nexistentialism, encouraging unconditional self-love and acceptance.
Glossarium
- Self-Consciousness: Awareness of how one is perceived by others.
- Self-Awareness: Deeper understanding of one’s motivations and self-perceptions.
- Nexistentialism: A philosophy celebrating existence without external validation.
“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
A Poem of Self-Reflection
In the mirror of the mind, we gaze,
Seeing beyond the external maze.
Self-consciousness, a surface play,
Self-awareness, the deeper way.
Why do we alter, why do we hide,
In shadows of judgment, why do we abide?
Let’s embrace our essence, pure and free,
In the realm of being, let’s just be.
We welcome reflections and insights on this journey of self-awareness and unconditional self-love.
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