Self and Identity

People throughout the world are in search of their identity. Infact, they are not in search of their individuality, they are searching happiness and peace. It is only that they are not aware of the same. The characteristics of individuality are independence and self-will.

A man is beyond his mind, body and intellect. A child when born is ignorant of this fact that he/she shall one day be a separate individual! The sense of being an individual develops over the time through social interactions and then personality development. We tend to underestimate the importance of knowing our self and not knowing ourself leads to only confusion and nothing else.

When we don't know who we are and where or what we are heading towards, it's hard to set goals or get motivated or even determining the best course of action gets difficult, so it is indeed very essential to establish who we are before we are able to do anything.

To know our own self we should:

·  Be aware of your strengths, weaknesses, likes and   dislikes.

·  Observe and be aware of your moods, reactions and responses to what is happening around you.

·     Become aware of how these moods and emotions affect your state of mind.

·      Examine how you interact with others.

·     Observe how your environment affects you.

The familiarity with your own self is what to be sought and what has to be understood. A man should be aware of his real identity and by knowing it he will be able to solve most of the problems and complications of life. 

Knowing and understanding yourself better, in turn, leads to decision-making, setting and reaching appropriate goals and ultimately living more a productive life. This knowledge is unlimited by time and space and this is beyond any change.

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