how we feel about ourselves on the inside. I am aware that this line of thinking crosses many forms of moral thinking, but this is my opinion, my paper and my beliefs as to what narcissism means today. I mentioned in the first paragraph that self-love could be healthy for the mind and it helps to bridge a connection between the body, mind and soul. The problem is not in the way people take care of the body, but the amount of time spent on creating perfection. These people are narcissistic; the image in their head is trying to come to life. The body reflected in the mirror is nothing more than a mold that they sculpt to match the image in their mind. The few bodybuilders I have spoken with explain the frustration that working out continually brings. It is a race against time and the sense of urgency never leaves. The way they feel as a person is connected to the appearance of their bodies. The hours at the gym are not spent with idle chitchat with others, but on time-consuming analysis of their weak points. They seem to always look in the mirror with admiration, but it is with a critical eye that they see. To the outsider this all may seem like an exercise of vanity, but for many people in the situation above, it is an exercise in survival. They just as soon die than not work on themselves. Joseph Page3 I think there is a connection between homosexuality and narcissism. The fact that a person is attracted sexually to a member of the same sex is a fact that they are narcissistic. The male homosexual seeks perfection in himself and his partners. The male body to a homosexual is a temple to be worshipped. The ritual dance of attraction between males is like dancing with oneself. The object of desire is SELF and the act of sex is masturbation with a mirror. The case can be argued that homosexual men do not love themselves and therefore place their love in the image of a member of the same sex, because the image is an extension of their ...
