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Imaginary Self: The Danger of Living a Lie and How You Can Overcome It
In this episode, Derek discusses the concept of the imaginary self, which is the persona or character that people create as a defense mechanism or out of fear of not being accepted. He believes that everyone has created an imaginary self at some point in their life, especially during their school years when bullying is prevalent. However, the danger is when people become so comfortable with their imaginary self that it starts running their life. The imaginary self can also manifest in the online world, where people create perfect personas on social media that don't reflect their true selves. Derek advises people to focus on what they truly love and what God has told them to do, rather than creating an image to impress others. He believes that depression can only be cured by doing what God has instructed and not by therapists or medication. Overall, Derek encourages people to be authentic and focus on their true selves rather than creating a fake persona.
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Deception of Freedom: Outside the Gate - https://amzn.to/3sUAbZD
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Morrisette Media is a digital media/marketing agency based in Richmond, VA, that specializes in the creative side of marketing and branding. We love to work with small to medium-sized businesses to help grow and promote their brand to their target customers through highly thought-out commercial video and photo.
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By Morrisette MediaIn this episode, Derek discusses the concept of the imaginary self, which is the persona or character that people create as a defense mechanism or out of fear of not being accepted. He believes that everyone has created an imaginary self at some point in their life, especially during their school years when bullying is prevalent. However, the danger is when people become so comfortable with their imaginary self that it starts running their life. The imaginary self can also manifest in the online world, where people create perfect personas on social media that don't reflect their true selves. Derek advises people to focus on what they truly love and what God has told them to do, rather than creating an image to impress others. He believes that depression can only be cured by doing what God has instructed and not by therapists or medication. Overall, Derek encourages people to be authentic and focus on their true selves rather than creating a fake persona.
Shop Illegitimate Game Merch!
https://bit.ly/402GO7y
Follow Brother Derek on Instagram!
https://www.instagram.com/davarim7
Books for Sale:
Deception of Freedom: Outside the Gate - https://amzn.to/3sUAbZD
The Lies We Live With: Outside the Gate - https://amzn.to/3usr179
Light Ideas: Just A Thought - https://amzn.to/49LyqyB
Patreon: https://patreon.com/IllegitimateGamePodcast
Morrisette Media is a digital media/marketing agency based in Richmond, VA, that specializes in the creative side of marketing and branding. We love to work with small to medium-sized businesses to help grow and promote their brand to their target customers through highly thought-out commercial video and photo.