True Self meme

[twistingkage]

THE 'TRUE SELF' MEME
(inspired by Persona 4)



"In Jungian psychology, the shadow or "shadow aspect" is a part of the unconscious mind consisting of repressed weaknesses, shortcomings, and instincts."

Everyone has another side to them that they keep hidden away, feelings they bottle up to save face or avoid conflict. But what if those feelings take a life of their own...?

Perhaps it's your best friend, a close family member, a hated enemy, or maybe it's just a complete stranger. No matter who it is, they are different now, possessing creepy yellow eyes, a distorted voice, and a disconcerting aura. Take care in what you say to them, though, because there are three little words that will set them off into an unstoppable rage...

How to:
Step 1: Post as your character with their name and canon
Step 2: Others respond stumbling onto your character
Step 3: WHOOPS. Character A has been replaced by their Shadow or Other Self!
Step 4: Play out the encounter! Will you start an epic boss fight? Have a pleasant chat? Or maybe just flat out ignore them? Run wild!

Comments

[tonightwefeast]

[That's a bit better.] Heavier books're better for hitting people with than for reading.

[Yes he likes encyclopedias and other big books, no he's not into reading.]

[todayweascend]

Looks like I've got some explaining to do, then...

A psychologist once theorized that a person's psyche includes a mask--or rather "Persona"--that they use to face everyday life... and then a part of them that they're either unaware of... or reject completely. That's called a Shadow.

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