Know Yourself Better

Why be alive, if not to know yourself better?

Many have questioned the need to get to know themselves better. They believe 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 realizing the value of introspection. And lack of access to effective techniques and tools which really work. Plus, we’ve been taught by society to not look inside ourselves. Because this belief has been so ingrained into us, it’s almost impossible to even see it.

Let me give you two instances:

1. We’re supposed to love others, but if we love ourselves we’re considered selfish.

2. We’re sometimes told to trust ourselves, but it’s never explained how in the world to do it. Instead we’re taught to trust ‘the system’ in its many different forms such as government, school, and religion.

There’s a constant unfolding going on inside of you right now. It’s not static. When it appears static, consider that a warning sign to really spend the time to learn more about yourself. Cause you’re stuck! Being stuck always ends up being painful.

And as for being selfish, well, it depends on how you define the word, doesn’t it? If loving yourself is selfish, then I’m all for it! Because exploring yourself is an act of love in my book.

But what’s the use of trying to know yourself better? Let’s look at just a few reasons:

1. You’re better able to interact with your world because you’ll know your weaknesses and strengths.

2. Success comes easier as you’re able to use your talents more effectively. Because you’ve taken the time to understand your talents!

3. Your interactions with other people will be better, because you’ll know more about human nature as you get to know yourself better.

4. Greater security and safety come from looking inward.

5. You’re better able to meet your needs, which creates greater happiness.

6. It reduces the likelihood you’ll create self sabotage.

7. You’re better able to reconnect with the Creator because that connection we all long for exists inside, not out in the world somewhere.

And why in the world are you even alive, if not to know yourself better so you can reconnect with a Higher Power?

Also, you’ll have 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 from being separated 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 improve your muscle of expectation. Which means you’ll be much more predisposed to experience life on your terms.

I believe there’s a world of illusion ‘out here’, but a universe of reality exists inside myself. I’d rather focus on this inner reality. I’m going to try to use the reality to create a better illusion.

One more point: as you get to know yourself better, you’ll be less of a victim. So as you’re ready to get to know yourself, you can start with this page on emotional healing.