The alchemy of self-reflection is tremendously potent.
- Self-reflection is not to be confused with narcissistic absorption in me or mine, what I think or what I do.
- Self-reflection is thoughtful introspection that enables patterns to be revealed between behavior, cause, and consequence.
When we see how our actions can cause suffering in others and even to ourselves, our psychology begins to change.
- All actions are intertwined in a cause and effect web
“Know thyself” is wisdom that has been handed down from ancient Greek culture.
A self-image is a filter of how we see the world.
- Given this, we can only know the outside world when we first gain an appreciation of our own inner world.
Re-source: Reawakening
Introspection is at the foundation of many eastern philosophies and meditative practices.
- Meditation offers a way to know the self and in doing so to know others.
- It is a form of wisdom.
When we can see deeply into what is going on, we can become a potential change maker, able to transform ourselves and to transform situations for the better.
craving and resource from “The Two Most Important Days” – How to find Your Purpose and Live a Happier and Healthier Life – by Sanjiv Chopra and Gina Vild
