Psychology

» pink101 - Getting Naked

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There's a lot of people who run and hide if they're caught naken in public view.
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You can notice it here at Suite101.com. They don't like it when they expose themselves and so, they run and hide.
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-- posted by pink101

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» pink101 - An Article

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I was thinking it would be good to have a discussion thread on why people run and hide when they're caught naked.
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Your article gives us an opportunity.
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» Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen - running and hiding

In response to An Article posted by pink101:

It's so hard to be yourself in front of others - I think that's why people run and hide. We learn it from childhood, elementary school, to cover up our true feelings and opinions - especially if we're men!

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» pink101 - Running and Hiding

In response to running and hiding posted by LauriePK:
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Hey, Laurie!
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I know this isn't a site about religious issues per se; but, I think of the biblical account of Adam and Eve who ran away and hid when they discovered that they were naked.
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The whole story comes across as an analogy to me in which the naked truth about a person is laid bare for others to see and the pair runs and hides in the bushes. The consequences of their hiding result in the sacrifice of an animal so its skins can cover up their nakedness. You don't have to be a rocket scientist to get the symbolic interactions in that.
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But, the amazing thing about self expression and the naked truth is that it is the only way we get to know our own self on a personal basis So much has been said and written over the centuries about the truth and self discovery that it seems the lessons would have blown up in our face by now. So many of us are so afraid to open up and say what we're really thinking on any particular subject.
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» hawkgazer - Getting Naked - emotionally too

In response to Getting Naked posted by pink101:

This is so true, I notice how few people like to really expose themselves. Myself included, I am no exception!
From a physical point of view, I know that age has impacted my comfort level with myself - although I have gained weight, I'm far happier with "me" than I was back when I was perhaps closer to a model-perfect figure. (Youth is wasted on the young?)

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» pink101 - Getting Naked - emotionally too

In response to Getting Naked - emotionally too posted by hawkgazer:
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Ain't that the truth!
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» Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen - Running and Hiding

In response to Running and Hiding posted by pink101:

Adam & Eve hid because they were ashamed before God, because they "ate the apple" when they were told not to. They realized they were naked after they sinned, and God made them clothes so they wouldn't be ashamed.

There's lots of symbolism there - covering up, shame, hiding - but I think the difference is doing something wrong versus just being yourself.

Perfectionism is also a factor -- we want to be seen as together, attractive, happy people, and sharing our thoughts and opinions may end up in rejection or disdain...ouch. Well, it's a factor for me, but maybe not everyone.

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» Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen - Getting Naked - emotionally too

In response to Getting Naked - emotionally too posted by hawkgazer:

I just read a study that showed the older we get, the happier we are! More content, peaceful, and relaxed. Our bodies may age, but our spirits and minds may grow stronger and more healthy.

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» pink101 - Getting Naked - emotionally too

In response to Getting Naked - emotionally too posted by LauriePK:
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I can vouch for that.
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I've put away 75 big ones so far.
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