chapter 6
The myth of me
‘Who we are is a story, a narrative we construct, and like any other story, it can change and evolve over time.’
Salman Rushdie
Who are you?
It might seem like a strange question but think about it for a moment.
Would you start with your name? Would you describe your heritage or maybe your likes and dislikes? Would you focus on job role, gender, personality, religious beliefs or something else?
How you relate to this idea of ‘me’ influences every aspect of your life. And self-image is the greatest source of mental interference because most of what you think about, in some way, relates to defending, protecting or validating ...
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