Top 7 Reasons To Know Yourself Better

Why be alive, if not to know yourself better?

Many have questioned the need to get to know themselves on a deeper level. They say you're better off just facing up to your world. Introspection is a waste of time.

These statements most likely originate from not understanding the value of getting to know yourself better. And not having effective techniques and tools which really work. Plus, we've been so conditioned by society to not look inside ourselves. This conditioning is so pervasive we usually don't even see it; like the fish doesn't see the water.

Here's two examples:

1. We are taught to love other people, but not ourselves. Loving yourself is looked upon as being selfish.

2. We are told to trust ourselves (sometimes!) but we're never taught how. Instead we're conditioned to trust 'the system' in its many different forms such as school, religion, and government.

There's a constant unfolding occurring inside of you right now. We're not static. When it seems static, consider that a warning sign to really take the time to learn more about yourself. Because it means you're stuck! Being stuck always ends up as pain.

So what of the argument that loving yourself and focusing on yourself first is selfish? I would call that a very subjective judgement. If loving yourself is selfish, then I'm all for it! 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 weaknesses and strengths.

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. Your relationships with other people will be improved, because you'll know more about human nature as you explore yourself.

4. Greater security and safety 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. It reduces the likelihood of self sabotage.

7. It increases the odds of reconnecting with our Creator because that connection we all long for lies inside, and not out it the world.

And why would we even be alive, if not to get to know ourselves better, so we can reunite 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 from being separated from yourself.

Plus, self exploration strengthens your imagination and creativity. You'll be able to think more clearly and feel more fully. Your muscle of expectation will strengthen. As a result you'll be much more likely to experience life on your terms.

From my experience, there's a world of illusion 'out here', but there's a universe of reality inside me. I prefer to focus on this inner reality. I'm going to try to use the reality to manifest a more enjoyable illusion.

One more point: as you get to know yourself better, you'll be less of a victim. When the time comes to get started, you can go to this page on emotional healing.