And The Body in Society by Alexandra Howson examines the overall relationship between body and mind. Your body and mind generally work together on most tasks. However, this is not binary and the mind can arguably function without the body in the picture. But what is the functionality of a mind without its body? It is a memory bank with no form of expression available. The ideal is therefore that the body and mind work simultaneously. “Successful interactions... can be achieved by managing and controlling one's body” (Howson, page 48). How others perceive your appearance depends on how you present your mind-body relationship. How you feel about your body correlates with the idea of ​​body image and self-esteem. The way you look or appear to others can decrease or increase your self-esteem. Your body was given to you and it's just a matter of what you do with that "information". Fortunately, if you believe there is something leading to "high levels of body dissatisfaction" (Howson page 25), you can essentially work with the body to achieve your common goal. If the mind/soul is unhappy, it has the power to change body image, but the body can also fight this urge. If the body returns and does not "change within itself", the body can essentially encourage the mind to love the body.