Famed (or infamous) psychologist Carl Rogers defined the Ideal Self as “the self-concept which the individual would most like to possess, upon which he places the highest value for himself” (Rogers, 1959). This idea seems reasonable; we all have mental constructs of a seemingly perfect self that embodies our subjective understanding of full humanness.
I’m curious, do you have an ideal self? What are some of the “self-concepts” upon which you place highest value?ÂÂ
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April 16, 2007 at 6:48 pm
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April 13, 2007 at 11:23 am
parke
I was a strange little boy so one thing I always wanted to be was one of those business people with rolled up cuffs. I think I saw it as a sign of a competent person who got things done.
Nowadays, in my still weird world, I think it has more to do with things like being: a lover of nature, a wise conservationist, a respected writer and a creative collaborator who helps people around the world.
The reality is that God has been pretty kind in giving me a hardworking, creative and flexible father as a model. And God has, beyond what I deserve, given me opportunities to pursue my dreams. The questions these days are more one of relationship and success in the things I already know to do.
April 18, 2007 at 1:28 pm
The Bishop
My ideal self: 6′4″ 240 of chisled butt-kicking machine! “I must break you.”