What's the purpose of being alive, if not to know yourself better?
Many have questioned the need to get to know themselves on a deeper level. They say you'd be better off just facing up to your world. It's a waste to spend time looking inside yourself.
These statements most likely originate from not understanding the value of getting to know yourself better. And not having effective tools and techniques which really work. Plus, we've been taught by society to not look inside ourselves. Because this mindset has been so ingrained into us, it's almost impossible to even see it.
Let me list two instances:
1. We're supposed to love others, but if we love ourselves we're considered selfish.
2. We are told to trust ourselves (sometimes!) but we're never taught how. Mostly we're conditioned to trust 'the system' in its many different forms such as religion, school, and government.
There's a constant unfolding occurring inside each one of us. It's not static. If it appears static, then you can be sure that's a warning sign to really spend the time to learn more about yourself. Because it means you're stuck! Being stuck always ends up being painful.
So what about when some people say that loving yourself and focusing on yourself first is selfish? I would say that's a very subjective judgement. If loving yourself is selfish, then I'm all for being selfish! Because exploring yourself is an act of love in my book.
So why would knowing yourself be valuable? Here's seven good reasons:
1. You're better able to interact with your world when you know your strengths and weaknesses.
2. Success comes easier as you're able to use your talents more effectively. Because you've taken the time to explore your talents!
3. You'll be able to interact with other people on a deeper, more real level, because you'll have a greater understanding of human nature when you explore yourself.
4. Safety and security are found inside yourself, not out in the world.
5. When you look inside yourself, it makes you happier because you'll be better equipped to meet your needs.
6. You'll be less likely to sabotage yourself.
7. You're better able to reconnect with the Creator because that bond we all long for lies inside, and not out it the world.
And why in the world are we even here, if not to get to know ourselves better so we can reconnect with a Higher Power?
You'll also experience less pain in your life, because pain comes from a longing for - and a separation from - some thing. In this example, the pain would come as you separate from yourself.
Plus, with self-exploration you can improve your creativity and imagination. You'll be able to think more clearly and feel more fully. You can empower your muscle of expectation. Which means you'll be much more predisposed to experience the life you want to live.
I believe there's a world of illusion 'out here', but a universe of reality exists inside me. I'd rather focus on this inner reality. I'm going to try to use the reality to manifest a better illusion.
And finally, the more you know yourself, the less of a victim you'll be. So as you're ready to get to know yourself, you can start with this page on emotional healing.
