the mystery of self

What is "self"? What is identity? How does my perception of myself change (or not change) who I am? How does visualization alter my emotions? These were issues I started exploring - though mostly unconsciously. It took me over a year to fully realize what I was trying to do. However, I use the word "fully" with trepidation; I am still not exactly sure what I am trying to explain or fulfill. But experimentation reigned (and still does). June and August 2008.