Henry Murray’s Theory on Personology can be applied much in different aspects of a human person. He stressed on the full understanding of the individual especially that which concerns the behavior and attitude of a person. There are many reasons why we humans grew up as we are right now and that our life- history has something to do with the modification of our behavior. The life that we live currently is much different than our life during the past years. Yet, as Murray suggested, we should engage in abstraction in order to fully understand the effects of experiences as presented through the environmental determinants or forces.

As for me, I definitely agree with what Murray is trying to convey with his theory. When I was still in my elementary years, I did a lot of mischief. I was as rough as any other kid in the neighborhood is, even worse. Refinement of attitude wasn’t a trend during those times since almost everybody is too preoccupied with a lot of other matters. I did cheat, steal out of my parents’ pockets, escape from the chores, nag and yell at my younger brothers, lie, learn to back fight, and also did something very unpleasant that I regretted for such a long time. I recalled being good only at my playmates because I was trying to fake what I really was. I was trying to create a mask from my real self because I wanted to be liked a lot— as what everybody wished.

For almost half my life, I stayed under mediocrity and hypocrisy. Yet, experiences taught me to renew my life. As I was looking at the mirror and precisely as I was observing the wonderful people around me, I realized that it’s not the life that I want. I was changed by my sudden down- fall. I’ve went through with a lot of difficulties in life that many people may fail to know existing. My life was like a rollercoaster ride and it cost me almost another half of my life before got my feet back on the ground.

The mistakes and failures that I had made me realized the value of life and the value of everything that I once had. Everything begun to change and that as I was observing the path that I went through, I came to appreciate life even more. I became a perfectionist, grew up steadfast, courageous, and passionate. I learned to care much about the people around me. My habits were changed.

My mother’s love became a voice in my mind so as never to commit the same mistakes again. I grew up faithful and committed to whatever I do. I learned how to fulfill my responsibilities and how to share what I have. I managed to build an identity unique from the other and to dream and aspire like others. I’ve learned to work hard in order to achieve my goals.

As a Psychology major, I realized that there’s so much more to learn about a human person. By the by, I’m realizing that the people around me and the things that I went through played a very vital part on how I was molded as I what I am right now. I’m still too far from halfway of my journey. If I hadn’t been tested before, I wouldn’t be what I am right now. Possibly, I could have just wasted my time and my life for nothing. I believe I still have many things to learn in order to achieve my ideal self.

My 18 years in this planet was such a thrill. What I’ve become is the product of my past and what I will be in the future will be the fruit of my current state.