Journal #34

Walt Whitman's concept of Self encompassed three separate smaller versions of self: the soul, the way you see yourself and the way others around you perceive you. When applying this concept to your own life, it really makes you think about who you really are. So, who am I? When thinking about just my soul, or my spiritual self, I have changed a great deal in just a few short months. I have recently become immersed in the culture of Christianity, and it is wonderful. I now attend church weekly, and actually listen to the pastor and get a meaning out of each sermon and try and apply it to my life to become a better person. I am trying to become a better person through Christianity, but it is hard. I will be continuing to work on bettering myself probably for the rest of my life, and I am really thankful for my friends to have brought me into the church. When thinking about the way I perceive myself, I think I am a good person. I think that I am fairly smart, both in books and on the street. I believe that I am way funnier then I probably actually am, but that is okay: confidence is a good thing to have in some areas. I have quite a few friends that I really care about, and would tell them anything or do anything for them. I look at myself as working through some issues in my life, and those will get better with time and trust. When looking at my life and self through others eyes, I hope they like what they see. I get along with almost everyone I meet, and I am able to make friends easily and quickly. I hope other people think I do not come across as mean or annoying, and I do not believe that I do. I know my parents raised my to be very polite and respectful to everyone, and I know that adults and other people notice this and appreciate it. Thinking back to my Self in its entirely  I believe that I am a good person. I have my flaws in each area of Whitman's self, but I am trying to solve thees and make myself a better person.