This is me! Becoming the best of be: A case study

Abstract

Since the beginning of humanity, questions about our identity, purpose, and origins have been at the forefront of our existential concerns. This case study article aims to approximate practical answers to these questions. Drawing upon the Morenian theoretical perspective that posits that our identities are shaped by the roles we play, arguing that becoming aware of those roles can enable us to make informed decisions about how we think, feel, and act. By noticing and paying attention to our roles, we can pause and reflect on our behaviour, recalibrate our actions and emotions, and strive towards becoming the person we aspire to be. The Play of Life technique, which utilises 3D physical or digital figures to access subcortical and non-verbal areas of the brain, can be particularly effective in this regard. By bypassing rational constructs, this technique can reveal new insights about ourselves that would otherwise be obscured. Rather than simply asking for more information, the Play of Life practitioner asks the participant to "show me" using these 3D images, which can serve as a reflection of themselves. The Play of Life app is readily available for free at www.app.Playoflife.com.