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Barbara Scoville, LCSW

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Self Discovery the Michelangelo Way: The Game (Round 11)

19 Thursday Sep 2013

Posted by Barbara Scoville, LCSW in Resilience, Self Discovery the Michelangelo Way: A Game

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careful contemplation, Identity, Self awareness, Self discovery, Self Discovery the Michelangelo Way, Self improvement

images“In every block of marble I see a statue as plain as though it stood before me, shaped and perfect in attitude and action. I have only to hew away the rough walls that imprison the lovely apparition to reveal it to the other eyes as mine see it.”Michelangelo

For most of us the answer to the question, “Who am I?” is work in progress. There are times when we are certain who we are, what we like, and what we want; and other times when it seems we have no idea at all.

It has been said that identity isn’t just about what you have done, but what you would like to experience.

Playing “Self Discovery the Michelangelo Way” is a fun game designed to help you discover who you really are. You will be given a series of choices and asked which option resonates most with you.  Some will seem easy . . . black and white, while others will require careful contemplation.

Play the game each week and over time watch how your identity takes form; like Michelangelo chipping away at a block of marble, only to reveal what he already knew was inside.

Included in the game is a polling box in which you can cast your vote and see how your answer compares with others.

Game Rules:

1. Think about each option and decide which one you identify with the most.

2. You may feel like you can identify with both, but choose the one you lean towards.

3. Feel free to think about the options in any way you like: literally, symbolically, metaphorically, preferentially, etc.

4. Claim your identity by voting in the polling box at the bottom of the page, and just for the fun of it see what others are saying.

5. Check in each week to answer the latest question that will reveal your identity.

6. Keep a written record of your responses and watch a description of yourself unfold.

Option: Play this game with your friend or partner. See how well you know each other and build your relationship by sharing aspects of your personality.

Ready to play?

Self Discovery the Michelangelo Way

Self Discovery the Michelangelo Way

This Week’s Question: Round 11

From the movie Gone With the Wind… Are you more Scarlett O’Hara or Melanie Hamilton?


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8 Blogs Worth Reading

02 Sunday Jun 2013

Posted by Barbara Scoville, LCSW in Resilience, Uncategorized, Wellness

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Favorite blogs, Inspiration, Mental floss, Reading pleasure, Self improvement, Tara Brach

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Hello friends,

This week I started working on a post about anger and in doing so, opened Pandora’s Box.

On Monday I began my research and was surprised to discover I didn’t know as much about the topic as I thought. Let me reframe that…I found so much new information, that it expanded my perspective and understanding.

New insight emerged after reading a fantastic article called “Anger in the Age of Entitlement “by Steven Stosny. It stated:

Anger doesn’t need to managed; the ego vulnerability that causes anger problems needs to be reduced through fidelity to one’s deepest values.

I love that!!! I love it so much that I want to take more time to think before writing….so for your reading pleasure, this week I’ve shared 8 of my favorite blogs.

Have fun. Each one is a little goldmine of information and inspiration. Mental Floss and Someone Once Told Me is pure entertainment. Let me know which ones you like and if you have your own favorites, share them with us.

Mental_Floss Random, Interesting, Amazing Facts and Trivia- Fun Quizzes and Trivia http://www.mentalfloss.com

Change the World by Doing Work You Love/Live Your Legend   http://liveyourlegend.net

The Bold Life-Inspiration for Fearless Living

http://theboldlife.com

Marc and Angel Hack Life- Practical Tips for Productive Living http://www.marcandangel.com

Tiny Buddha– Simple Wisdom for Complex Lives

http://tinybuddha.com

Someone Once Told Me. A new photo every day. http://www.someoneoncetoldme.com

Brene Brown- Storyteller and Researcher   http://www.brenebrown.com

Tara Brach

http://www.tarabrach.com

Have a great week and I’ll see you on Monday for Weekly Wellness-Check-in. We’re nearing the end of the list of mental health wellness indicators, but I have some other fun things in store for when it’s complete.

Until then…

Shine on 🙂

Barbara

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