Peña Journal UTS

Peña, Von Cross M.
Understanding the Self

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Personal Reflection on the self (Journal)
1. Physical Self
- After the first group’s presentation about the aspects of the Physical Self, I have become
more conscious about my body and my physical appearance. I used to think that it doesn’t really
matter what I look like on the outside; but rather what’s on the inside that counts. After their
presentation I have come to think that maybe I should try a little harder on how others see me. That
is why I have recently become more picky with what I wear and what kind of clothes I buy. My
physical body is not really something I can change much since I have a fast metabolism that keeps
me from gaining weight. So in the end, I’ve realized that it may not be on the outside that counts
but it’s still nice to be someone who’s good inside and looks good on the outside as well.
2. Sexual Self
- After the second group, the group I was assigned to, finished the presentation on the aspects
of the Sexual Self, I have really been more open-minded to these kind of topics. Given that our
topic is not really something we can present easily and not expect some sort of reaction, I think we
did pretty well explaining a person’s sexuality and the concept of sexual intercourse,
contraceptives, etc. I have been less embarrassed when talking about these topics because I’ve
become more mature and open-minded throughout the years; and because these things are only
natural and even important for us to understand especially in our adolescent years. Being all mature
adults in the classroom, I and my group mates were able to freely explain, give examples, and
discuss topics with our fellow classmates some topics that may be considered “taboo” or
uncomfortable for some. Because of this, I think I and my fellow classmates have grown a little
bit and understood more about the Sexuality of the Self and how it can affect our lives on a personal
level.
3. Material/Economic Self
- After the third group’s brief presentation about the Material/Economic Self, I have
realized that I may have taken for granted the material possessions that I use everyday; and just
how much I use the term “necessity” when I should be using the word “luxury”. Seeing how
material possessions can control how we live our lives made me realized how reliant we have truly
become on our gadgets and technology as a whole. A person truly becomes a slave to his or her
possessions even without them realizing it; and I feel as if I am guilty of this. I can’t even imagine
my life without the Internet or without my laptop or cellphone simply because these are the things
that keep me happy and busy, it helps me connect with my friends and family, it allows me to play
my favourite online games, and it keeps me entertained all in the comfort of my own home. I know
that there are more to life than gadgets and phones and tablets; going out with family or friends is
even more enjoyable than any material thing on earth; but I have realized that I am too reliant on
my gadgets and it is not healthy.
4. Political Self
- After the fourth group’s presentation about the Political Self, I have realized just how much
of a follower I am when it comes to doing any sort of group work. I like to think to myself that I
would make a pretty good leader but it seems that I may not always be up to the task. I do have
some qualities of a good leader like being considerate of my members and being responsible when
it comes to performing a certain task precisely and on time; but I don’t think that I am cut out to
become a full time leader but merely a back-up leader, one that steps up when no one else will. In
our ROTC platoon, sometimes when out platoon leader is absent, I sometimes step up to help guide
my fellow platoon members with the routines and the proper execution of said routine; but I don’t
think it’s something I can do very well. In the end, I’ve realized that when it comes down to it, I
am more of a follower who enjoys being told what to do and how to do it; but I also try to question
and think about what I do whether it is truly the right thing to do, because I know very well the
difference between a loyal follower and a mindless slave.
5. Spiritual Self
- After the fifth group’s presentation about the Spiritual Self, I have realized that I am more
inclined to believe in the supernatural and the mythical beings than I originally thought. This is
because I view myself as a skeptic, a rational person who always thinks things through and finds
a logical reasoning behind the so-called “supernatural occurrences” using Science and Logic. But
after their presentation, I have realized that I may actually believe in some of those things they’ve
discussed in their presentation, like the “Mambabarang”. “Mangkukulam”(wizards, witches,
sorcerers), etc. This may be due to the stories I have always been hearing about ever since I was a
child, stories about the “Kapre” or the “Tikbalang” and other folk tales from the province. I still
think that these creatures are purely fictional but it still interests me, as a fan of fictional stories
like Harry Potter, Greek/Roman myths, Sci-fi movies, that our country is rich with culture and
spoken literature and myths that have been passed down through countless generations.
6. Digital Self
- After the sixth group’s presentation about the Digital Self, I’ve been more interested in
technology and just how it has grown over the years, becoming a part of our daily routine. I’ve
always been fascinated with computers and the Internet because of how much I make use of it
everyday. It helps me communicate with all my friends and helps keep me busy during my spare
time. I was also interested about the topic of cyber bullying and cyber harassment because it is a
serious topic that can affect a person’s self-esteem and to some extent, their mental health. I’ve
always been a person who “thinks before he clicks” because things that we do on the internet can
spread like wildfire and it can hurt others but the worst of all is that it’s something that we cannot
take back because the Internet keeps records of our actions. After their presentation, I’ve become
more responsible in my usage of the Internet and always try to observer proper “Netiquette” to
keep the Internet a safe and friendly environment for my friends and family as well as for myself.

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Understanding the Self

Personal Reflection on the self (Journal)

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