Hypnosis: Self Knowledge
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Self knowledge is a philosophical term. It refers to the awareness of your personal desires, dreams, fears, and beliefs. It is never a static knowledge, as we can always grow and change. Developing your sense of self can make your life more fulfilling.
Dissecting Self Knowledge
One of the most important things to remember about self knowledge is that as long as you are being truthful with yourself, it is always accurate. You are the authority on your mental state. No outside figure can shed doubt on what you know to be true about yourself. However, accepting advice and therapeutic assistance can help you realize your truths without dictating your beliefs.
Gaining self knowledge can be achieved in large part through introspection. While talking with friends and participating in therapy might help you perceive yourself more clearly, the information you seek is internal. There is no need to learn from observation of external sources.
Strict behavioral psychologists state that while there is such a thing as self knowledge, it is not special from any other type of knowledge. Behavioral psychologists believe all action is learned by observation. Based on that principle, they define knowledge of the self as simply being constantly present to observe yourself. Even if you subscribe to their theories, you can learn to observe yourself with love and compassion.
Posted on: Monday, June 23, 2008 at 1:27 pm 
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