Know yourself (I)

Why are we on this Earth, and what do we want to do? What do we want our lives to look like? It is sad if we don’t have a clue.

We are driven around by our own thoughts, by others, by habits – we do the same things again and again – and all because of our need for security and fear of isolation.

To be independent, to awaken and be conscious is what we probably want. The prize is an awakening and a rich life, and we start on the way there by observing ourselves. Then we can find out who we are – intellectually, bodily, instinctively and emotionally.

We must know our habits and we must see what choices we make. When we know, we can become content, we can find ways, we can operate our body and soul, keep it in shape. But before we think about changing what we see, we must personalize what we see and verify it, make it ours.

Observe yourself thoroughly – spend time on it  and practice so you can know yourself. You must engage in what has been called The Works.

Know thyself seems to be an ancient Greek saying attributed to the Delphi temple, and later philosophers have also used it up till this day. There are many popular sayings about this, to mention one: Control your emotions and let not the mind wander with them (Gandhi).

We are souls, and we are mammals too. Mammals have intellect, emotion, instinct and can move about. When you observe yourself you must find how these functions work, and sense the energy associated with them. Don’t judge or change anything, just sense your body in deep honesty, and build up information about yourself.

Some people say that men are machines driven by external and internal forces. To understand and be able to be you must know how this machine works, and this is done by observing yourself. We must try to know what happens to us, and what we do.

When you know yourself you can move towards understanding and knowledge, but first of all you must know about yourself.

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