"There is no way to understand another person, or anything else, except by feeling it." ~ Martin Luther King Jr. Those quotes from MLK came to mind when I read his words regarding self comprehension. In a nutshell, King did not believe in absolutes. He believed in striving for the good in every situation, and with all people, because no one can know you for who you are at first glance.
When one understands that "You are who you think you are" that concept becomes a lot more attainable. For those that have not found themselves yet, no matter what their religious beliefs may be, they know deep down inside that they are a good person, and nothing more. People without faith in themselves cannot be successful in life, in business, in love, or in anything else. When one understands this concept in oneself, that alone makes it easier to reach one's goals.
The best way to achieve self-awareness is through introspection. Many times we look at things and situations that we do with our own eyes and from our own perspective. This, for many, causes us to see our self as deficient, weak, dishonest, untrustworthy, and so forth. But once we understand the power of introspection, understanding others, and learning how to be vulnerable a little bit, we begin to see things from a different perspective, which makes our lives a lot more meaningful.
The importance of understanding oneself begins with the fact that when we treat others as we want to be treated or see ourselves as someone we wish to be, we become vulnerable a bit. For most of us, when we do this, it causes us to see how fragile we really are, and how much we need the love, support, and empathy of others. This understanding brings a new level of happiness into our lives, because we realize that the happiness we experience from loving relationships with others comes with accepting who we are. It is by accepting oneself that true happiness comes.
But accepting oneself also means accepting one's self, which can be very difficult. For a person who has accepted his or her self, however, there will typically be a certain amount of "understanding" between the person and himself or herself. This understanding generally takes the form of a sort of peace and contentment, which allows both person and self to have a higher awareness of their surroundings. In many cases, this awareness can lead to a state of positive thinking, which is highly beneficial in one's personal and professional life. As a matter of fact, there are many people who believe that thinking positively is the key to living a successful life, regardless of what kind of material possessions one may have.
If you have been feeling lost lately, it may be a good idea to take a look inside of yourself for the answers that you seek. Look within to find what your real strengths and weaknesses are. Then work on improving yourself through introspection. As you do so, you will likely begin to see the value in the lives of those around you. Once you understand the importance of understanding yourself, you will likely find that it is not all that hard to live a happy, productive life.(
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