The modern age is arguably one of the most liberating times when it comes to self-discovery and exploration. People within the Western culture are free to express themselves in a multitude of ways, without much inhibition or back-lash. It is a time that ushers in a fluid dance of feminine and masculine energy, demonstrating that these concepts exist in less of a dichotomy and on more of a spectrum, giving freedom to redefine what constitutes both femininity and masculinity. As wonderful as this is, it is not without its consequences. The idea of what it means to be a man has changed, but the definition of that change has become upsettingly unclear. As a result, an entire generation of men now exists without a sense of direction, purpose, or sense of self. Men have always been driven to build, learn, and grow, but without the guidance to know where to start or how to do so, we find ourselves frustrated and stuck.
The journey of self-discovery of identity and culture is a very challenging process because it involves discovering and revealing the good and bad experiences that shaped us as human beings. The effects of self-discovery include happiness, disappointment, clarity, enlightenment, and even self-fulfillment. However, it also entails fear, doubts, confusions, and misunderstandings. Most importantly, it also means finding our ultimate purpose in life. According to Abraham Maslow’s arguments, in “The hierarchy of needs", there are three levels: Physiological, safety, and esteem. Physiological needs include food, water, and shelter. Safety is the need for protection from danger or threat. Safety needs include love, security, and belonging. Esteem is the need for recognition and acceptance. These are all important factors in a person's life but they cannot be separated from each other. They are related to the level of self-actualization and self- esteem. This is where we start to realize that we have no control over what happens to us. We don't know how much time will pass before our next meal, when it comes to sex, or whether we will ever get pregnant. The way we think about ourselves is also affected by the way others perceive us. This is why we must learn to accept ourselves as who we are and not what others think of us.
Self-discovery is a fundamental component of personal growth. We must take the time to discover who we are as a person. This is accomplished through self-reflection. Self-reflection allows us to think about and examine our actions, preferences, feeling, values, beliefs, emotions, and tendencies. Since we are all different in the way we think, feel, act, learn, and perceive the world, it is beneficial to take the time to reflect in order to gain a better insight into ourselves. Self-discovery is a way for us to explore our individual personalities, natural preferences, values, beliefs, preferred styles, and tendencies.
This is a central tenet of the Existential-Humanistic perspective that places the individual's journey to self-discovery at the very heart of the discovery of purpose and meaning which then affect elements such as self-regard, mental resilience and the ability to not be cowered by even the most insurmountable odds. In making yourself into who you are, tread carefully. Make the right decisions. Understand that every choice is a decision in itself and each decision is both taking you towards a place and building who you are.
Do you know what it is that makes you feel so alive? What does it mean to be truly happy? I think the answer lies in our ability to find ourselves when we are not afraid of being alone. When we can be completely present with ourselves and just let go of all the things that make us uncomfortable.
Depression is said, for example like yourself telling you that, the person you are playing is tiresome. Mental-exhaustion is a common symptom of depression. It's not just about being depressed but also about how your mind works and what your brain does to make sense of things. It's important to understand that depression is not something you can simply get rid of. No one can ever think it away. It's a state of mind that has been created by the human brain.
The human brain is an infinitely complicated organ. Doctors and scientists are making new discoveries about it every day. The information that Asprey shares are remarkable and compelling. His research and extent of self-experimentation are impressive. Even more impressive is his self-awareness and keen understanding of his own cognitive function, moods, and energy levels.
A Trekkie analogy: Michael Burnham in the new Star Trek Discovery is a human who was raised in the Vulcan culture and taught to shed her emotional self in favor of pure logic. She struggles to embrace the concept that she needs both her Vulcan logic as well as her Human emotional layers to be self-actualized. Similarly, Artificial Intelligence (AI) will not reach its highest levels of effectiveness until both are integrated into its decision making.
Interest in the topic and practice self-discovery has been growing steadily since the 1960s. Bearing the marks of an age of science and individualism, the premise of self-discovery is to study oneself in order to know oneself. Like the scientist who assumes an objective world that is ripe for discovery, the self-investigator feels confident that, with sufficient effort and diligence, her true self can be unearthed and brought into the light of understanding.
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Ps- comment below about your journey of self-discovery in the last few months. I am a big believer in self-discovery and have been doing so for the past years. I've always had this belief that if you are not aware of yourself and what you want to do with your life then it is impossible to achieve anything.
The journey of self-discovery of identity and culture is a very challenging process because it involves discovering and revealing the good and bad experiences that shaped us as human beings. The effects of self-discovery include happiness, disappointment, clarity, enlightenment, and even self-fulfillment. However, it also entails fear, doubts, confusions, and misunderstandings. Most importantly, it also means finding our ultimate purpose in life. According to Abraham Maslow’s arguments, in “The hierarchy of needs", there are three levels: Physiological, safety, and esteem. Physiological needs include food, water, and shelter. Safety is the need for protection from danger or threat. Safety needs include love, security, and belonging. Esteem is the need for recognition and acceptance. These are all important factors in a person's life but they cannot be separated from each other. They are related to the level of self-actualization and self- esteem. This is where we start to realize that we have no control over what happens to us. We don't know how much time will pass before our next meal, when it comes to sex, or whether we will ever get pregnant. The way we think about ourselves is also affected by the way others perceive us. This is why we must learn to accept ourselves as who we are and not what others think of us.
Self-discovery is a fundamental component of personal growth. We must take the time to discover who we are as a person. This is accomplished through self-reflection. Self-reflection allows us to think about and examine our actions, preferences, feeling, values, beliefs, emotions, and tendencies. Since we are all different in the way we think, feel, act, learn, and perceive the world, it is beneficial to take the time to reflect in order to gain a better insight into ourselves. Self-discovery is a way for us to explore our individual personalities, natural preferences, values, beliefs, preferred styles, and tendencies.
This is a central tenet of the Existential-Humanistic perspective that places the individual's journey to self-discovery at the very heart of the discovery of purpose and meaning which then affect elements such as self-regard, mental resilience and the ability to not be cowered by even the most insurmountable odds. In making yourself into who you are, tread carefully. Make the right decisions. Understand that every choice is a decision in itself and each decision is both taking you towards a place and building who you are.
Do you know what it is that makes you feel so alive? What does it mean to be truly happy? I think the answer lies in our ability to find ourselves when we are not afraid of being alone. When we can be completely present with ourselves and just let go of all the things that make us uncomfortable.
Depression is said, for example like yourself telling you that, the person you are playing is tiresome. Mental-exhaustion is a common symptom of depression. It's not just about being depressed but also about how your mind works and what your brain does to make sense of things. It's important to understand that depression is not something you can simply get rid of. No one can ever think it away. It's a state of mind that has been created by the human brain.
The human brain is an infinitely complicated organ. Doctors and scientists are making new discoveries about it every day. The information that Asprey shares are remarkable and compelling. His research and extent of self-experimentation are impressive. Even more impressive is his self-awareness and keen understanding of his own cognitive function, moods, and energy levels.
A Trekkie analogy: Michael Burnham in the new Star Trek Discovery is a human who was raised in the Vulcan culture and taught to shed her emotional self in favor of pure logic. She struggles to embrace the concept that she needs both her Vulcan logic as well as her Human emotional layers to be self-actualized. Similarly, Artificial Intelligence (AI) will not reach its highest levels of effectiveness until both are integrated into its decision making.
Interest in the topic and practice self-discovery has been growing steadily since the 1960s. Bearing the marks of an age of science and individualism, the premise of self-discovery is to study oneself in order to know oneself. Like the scientist who assumes an objective world that is ripe for discovery, the self-investigator feels confident that, with sufficient effort and diligence, her true self can be unearthed and brought into the light of understanding.
Thanks for investing time, please hit the follow button on the side for more ingestible reads.
As always
Leilani Raven Katen
Ps- comment below about your journey of self-discovery in the last few months. I am a big believer in self-discovery and have been doing so for the past years. I've always had this belief that if you are not aware of yourself and what you want to do with your life then it is impossible to achieve anything.
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