Who Am I?
In the last Flow Forum at the Intimate Engagements the question was posed… Do we know who we are? Is there a core self that never changes? Or, is knowing oneself a process of ongoing self examination and discovery. Roy, of The Flow says that he knows who he is. But is that merely knowing you like the color red, blueberry waffles, action movies and fast cars? Marc believes that knowing yourself is a journey, not a destination. He feels that who he was last year =, last month and even yesterday is not who I am today. The Flow advocates that in looking for Mr/Mrs Right, first look within. This speaks to knowing yourself and your real motivations which consequently affect our relationship choices. Whether you think of yourself as a static entity, like Roy or as ever evolving, knowing and loving yourself is one of the keys to successful relationships! What’s you take? THE FLOW WANTS TO KNOW…
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It is important to know who you are before entering in a serious relationship. When you really know who you are and have accomplished your goals you are a better person that can commit and develop a healthy relationship that can lead to a solid marriage.
What is the process of knowning yourself? Do you ever completely know who you are, or does who you are change with your experiences.
I don’t think we truly know ourselves 100% because depending on different experiences and points of references new emotions can arise causing one to question where did that come from, why am I feeling this way, etc. I think as human beings we should all except that personal growth is a continuous process....a journey through life. And the lessons we learn from the journey should enlighten us. I think through reflection and self-evaluations we can learn to accept ourselves....good, bad and indifferent.......become comfortable in our own skin. That to me is the beginning of having a healthy relationship with self. No one is perfect and no one is without contribution to an issue. When we acknowledge and take responsibility for our actions we can begin to grow towards making the necessary adjustments for a healthy emotional life.
I've often said that knowing yourself is a journey not a destination. But a task that requires constant attention. However, as we come into a better understanding of who we are, the more comfortable we become in our own skins and the more aware we become of our own personal power. Acknowledging personal power is the impetus for taking real responsibility for our actions.