And Alexandra Howson's The Body in Society examines the general relationship between body and mind. Your body and mind most commonly work together on most tasks. However this is not binary and the mind can probably function without the body in the image. But what is the functionality of a mind without its body? It is a memory bank with no forms of expression available. So the ideal is for the body and mind to work simultaneously. “Successful interactions…can be achieved through management and control of one's body” (Howson Page 48). How others perceive your appearance depends on how you present the relationship between body and mind. The perception of your body is related to the idea of ​​body image and self-esteem. The way you appear to others can lower or raise your self-esteem. Your body is given to you and it's just a matter of what you do with this "information". Fortunately, if you believe there is something that leads to “high levels of body dissatisfaction” (Howson Page. 25), you can essentially work with the body towards your common goal. If the mind/soul is unhappy it has the power to change the body image, however the body can also fight this urge. If the body returns and does not “change itself,” it can essentially encourage the mind to love the body