1. M I C H A E L M A C G I L L I V R A Y REALIZATION OF
SELF
2. THE CONCEPT OF SELF REALIZATION Definition: fulfillment of
oneself of the possibilities of ones character of personality
Reflection: In short terms, it is the understanding of whom oneself
is, due to circumstances over time. Its the act of figuring out who
you are on your own, based on decisions or actions you do.
3. TYPES OF SELF REALIZATION Self realization can have many
different meanings Over time changes in emotional/physical views of
oneself Many events over time provide evidence of (a)
characteristic(s) in oneself Immediate instances of change due to
single events When one single specific event changes the person(s)
Group change When the same event(s) change a group of people, maybe
similarly or differently. Not everyone reacts the same to it, and
it can be several events, or just simply one.
4. ISHMAELS SELF REALIZATION (INDIVIDUAL) One of the few main
characters, Ishmael, undergoes self realization throughout the
story. Prior to war, condemns racism, after being shot uses racist
slur Jap and cusses their race. Severely hurt when Hatsue leaves
him. Learns overtime that there are occurrences in life that are
uncontrollable, and need to be left alone while you control what
you can. Why stress over the uncontrollable when you can spend your
time changing what can benefit you?
5. SAN PIEDROS SELF REALIZATION (GROUP) In the story, the
setting is San Piedro, mostly in the courtroom. The citizens as an
entire all go through self realization, some more than others. The
jurors are a great representation of the entire town, as one
smaller party. All except one are confident Kabuo is guilty, only
because he is Japanese-American, and they have opinions that
degrade races other than white. By the end of the trial, they learn
they are wrong, reflect on the trial, and realize that they were
wrong and learn that theyre racist views arent necessarily
true.
6. THE HOLOCAUST (GROUP NARRORATED BY ONE) Elie Weisel is the
author of several books with the Holocaust as the topic His self
realization is indifference There is something that separates
everyone in the world, which is indifference We find conflict with
each other because of our differences
7. SELF REALIZATION TODAY Apparent ways: helps teach and
instruct people how to learn about themselves more deeply Used now
in religions Hinduism - Enlightenment and prayer Buddhism -
Awakening Sikhism - Atam-cheene is self analysis Less apparent
forms of self realization: Events involving Pressure (peer,
anxiety, threats, etc.) Learning (school, by doing and learning
from mistakes) Choices (what choices you make in certain
situations)
8. BENEFITS OF SELF REALIZATION Being at peace with yourself
The better you know yourself, the easier it is to find what you
like, and how you fill your empty spaces It helps get rid of bad
thoughts You can be happy in having that feeling of knowing, and
not having to contemplate decisions you dont want to make In
religions previously noted, you are more faithful and joyful It is
deemed a success by religions to be more faithful, because you are
absent of worry and stress so you can just be yourself
9. SELF REALIZATION V. MATURITY Maturity: the state, fact, or
period of being mature Mature: complete in natural growth or
development Self realization is a factor to maturity Helps you
mature, as you learn more about yourself and what you do in certain
situations Not only learning about yourself, but others around you
as well
10. SUMMARY The fulfillment of oneself of the possibilities of
ones character of personality Different types of realization Occurs
in different circumstances Individuals v. Group One event v.
sequence of events Happens nowadays, especially in religions
Buddhism, Sikhism, Hinduism Self Realization is beneficial and
healthy for the humans mind and body
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