The art of vulnerability
☯️What ways can we develop our capacity to be with the truth of what is, to be with the fear, joy, guilt, discomfort and softness that comes with the human experience? Each work of art in this series will be about exploring our options for unraveling the layers of our minds and connecting with our true selves, one moment at a time.☯️
“Reaction Formation occurs when a person feels an urge to do or say something and then actually does or says something that is effectively the opposite of what they really want.
It also appears as a defense against a feared social punishment. If I fear that I will be criticized for something, I very visibly act in a way that shows I am personally a long way from the feared position.
A common pattern in Reaction Formation is where the person uses ‘excessive behavior’, for example using exaggerated friendliness when the person is actually feeling unfriendly.”*
*From http://changingminds.org/explanations/behaviors/coping/reaction_formation.htm
The art of vulnerability, digital collage, 2019
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