The underdog is the part of the person that makes excuses about why those requirements shouldn’t be met. These excuses are self-sabotaging and often ensure that the societal requirements are never met.
Close examination of these two aspects can lead to deep insights which in turn lead to a better relationship with the environment around oneself.
Appreciated the share!
Hellen
SOMETIMES THIS IS REVERSED: UNDER DOG IS THE SELF THAT NEEDS TO EXPRESS ITSELF, TOP DOG IS THE RESISTANT SELF WHO STOP SELF-ACTUALISING. SO, SELF-SABOTAGE IS THE TOP DOG AND THE UNDER DOG THE ACTUALIZER. IN OTHER WORDS, THE CONSCIOUS SELF CAN BE THE RESISTANT SELF AND THE PRE-CONSCIOUS/UNCONSCIOUS SELF THE FRUSTRATED ACTUALIZER – FROM A PSYCHODYNAMIC PERSPECTIVE. ALL LINKED TO PARENTAL MESSAGES, OF COURSE.