Why and Where does self knowledge matters__Article 295

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Self-knowledge is important for one central reason: because it offers us a route to greater happiness and fulfilment.

A lack of self-knowledge leaves you open to accident and mistaken ambitions. 

Let’s look at some examples of areas where self-knowledge matters

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Without self-knowledge, all sorts of problems may occur:

We try to get together with people who don’t really suit us, because we don’t understand our needs

We fail to explain our feelings to our partners – because we don’t understand ourselves well enough.

We are unaware of the effects of our words on others. We don’t notice how often we say critical things to them.

We respond to events according to patterns laid down in childhood. In our heads, our partners become mixed up with other people from our emotional history (a humiliating mother, a distant father etc…).

We’re governed by the past: old unfortunate habits keep their grip. We don’t see what’s happening and so we can’t do anything about it.

Armed with the right sort of self-knowledge, we have a greater chance of avoiding errors in our dealings with others and in the formulation of our life choices.

Thank You!

© The School of Life

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