What does it mean to undertake a journey of self-discovery? Should one do it only if there is a benefit and should one do something only for benefit? It is like someone asking, "Why should I be a good person?"
The question arises because he feels it is pointless to be a good person as there are no benefits. Life is seen as a series of problems and disasters which occur on daily basis, which has to be resolved. The common perception is that one needs to be street smart, manipulative, competitive and ambitious to be able to overcome challenges.
Those who are inclined to reflect might ask, 'Who am I?' We all seem to be at each others throats all the time. Beyond the plastic smile one actually is boiling from inside with jealousy and hatred and trying to figure out way to resolve these conflicts. Also, we have tendency to compare oneself with another.
The question arises because he feels it is pointless to be a good person as there are no benefits. Life is seen as a series of problems and disasters which occur on daily basis, which has to be resolved. The common perception is that one needs to be street smart, manipulative, competitive and ambitious to be able to overcome challenges.
Those who are inclined to reflect might ask, 'Who am I?' We all seem to be at each others throats all the time. Beyond the plastic smile one actually is boiling from inside with jealousy and hatred and trying to figure out way to resolve these conflicts. Also, we have tendency to compare oneself with another.
Hence, the need to go on the journey of Self-discovery, is essential only if we peel of several layers of false notions, ideas, assumptions, labels, titles, status, concepts and images we have cloaked ourselves with.
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