On one level, life is all about 'image'. That act we put on. We dress in character. Even if that 'image' is falling apart. That in itself can be an 'image' just as much as the polished 'image'. An 'image' is something we can identify with. And we welcome people with the same 'image'. Often excluding others of different 'image'.
Call it style, self expression, or lack of regard. If it is to enhance the outer you and hide the inner you then it is possibly an 'image'.
I catch myself acting out my 'image'. I say things and take on certain gestures. I can feel this outer persona take over and the real me hide. I replay the incidents later in my head and laugh at myself. I said what? I did what? I also look at what had me feel that I needed to hide. That usually tells me a lot about myself.
What is your 'image'? Who are you without it? Do you notice other people's 'images'?
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