January 15, 2004
more mirror images - fragmentation
The fragmentation of personality is a response to trauma. A split off part of the self is created in an energy field of shame and abuse. Like most good organisms, the personality, in an attempt to heal, vacuum seals the split off part of self from the whole. When this process happens on a daily basis, multiple personality disorder is created.
Do not sit smugly by and assume that you are exempt from fragmentation. We all experience trauma to differing degrees. Therefore, we all have those unconscious parts of ourselves that guide us in directions we might not chose, should we be operating in full awareness.
Reclaiming and integrating those parts of ourselves is quite a project. It is often painful. Having those fragments hanging around on the periphery, repeating the same old hate phrases to the self, providing fuel for addictions, and other destructive unconscious behaviors isn't that pleasant either. So we might as well get started.