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Knowing Yourself

oneandonly wrote on 10/7/2006 9:11:41 AM :
Without knowing oneself, there is no possibility of really searching out what is true, what is significant, what are the right values in life. Without self-knowledge, we cannot go beyond the self-projected illusions of the mind. Self-knowledge, , implies not only the action of relationship between one individual and another, but also the action of relationship with society and there can be no complete, harmonious society, without this knowledge. So, it is really very important and significant that one should know oneself as completely and fully as possible. And, is this knowledge possible? Can one know integrally not partially, the total process of oneself? Because, without knowing oneself, one has no basis for thinking. One gets caught in illusions: political, religious, social illusions - they are limitless, endless. Is it possible to know oneself? And, how is it possible to know oneself - what are the means, what are the ways, what are the processes?
sass wrote on 10/7/2006 9:26:45 AM :
I think deep down we all know ourselves we are just afraid to admit the truth...Wether the truth be in regards to our faults or our dreams..It is easier to be evassive to the truth then to face the relaity of it..I know where my faults lie and what I should work on..I know how I will react to a situation and who I am...Mind you knowing who I am and my faults does not prevent me from repeating them.  I know my dreams but also my limitations...I have ensured that over the past few years I have gotten to know myself and re evaluate my inner self...Some things I have ammended..Some things about myself I admire more ....Through this innner knowledge it has openend my eyes as to what I want..both personally and physically and what is possible....I embrace who I am and work on what more I can be..I am strong in my beliefs and secure in my values.....My judgement though can sometimes suk..
BlinkeredKitten wrote on 10/8/2006 7:42:21 PM :
I thought I knew myself until a couple of months ago. I'm in the process of finding out who's right and who's wrong about me - as well as who stays and who goes in my life. Although it's rough, I'm aiming for a more peaceful, serene "me" when it's over. Maybe the world will fall in love with me for all the right reasons this time around.