ABSTRACT

Lost parts of oneself can include both positive and negative traits. In the book, Enhancing Self Esteem on page 110, the idea of polarities or dualities present within each of us is introduced. This activity will help identify both unowned areas of strength and weakness. Remember that even for so-called negative qualities there is always a context within which this trait could be useful. Every aspect of oneself is a potential resource. The following activity provides some practice in identifying lost aspects of oneself and finding ways that such qualities might be of benefit to self.