Introspection may not make you a consistently happier person, but it can likely make you a better one.
I’ve been thinking.
And that got me thinking about how I think and what I think about.
As someone who values growth and learning almost more than anything else, I’ve come to realize the importance of self-reflection in my own life. It’s not always easy or comfortable to look inward, to confront my flaws and shortcomings, but it’s in doing exactly this that I can discover deeper insights, fresh perspectives, and cultivate a depth and breadth of who I truly am in this world – in this unlimited matrix of people and circumstances.
I’ve learned that self-reflection is a journey, not a destination. It’s not about dwelling on what others may have done to me but rather what I have done to others, however unintentional. It’s about being willing to examine my own thoughts, feelings and actions, and to use those insights to inform my decisions and behaviors, to show up in my relationships as cleanly as I can.
By valuing and embracing self-reflection, I’m better able to identify areas where I’d like to grow and improve, areas where I want to go deeper and solidify what I most appreciate about myself and develop plans for making desired changes in my life. (Oh, and take action toward those changes. A plan without action is … you know, just a fantasy.)
Invitation to Reflect
I’d love for you to join me on this journey of self-reflection. Take a moment to pause, breathe and look inward. What are some areas where you’d like to grow, improve or deepen? I mean, really. Seriously. As in, it’s time. What insights might you gain from reflecting on your experiences and relationships? Are you willing to dive into yourself? To look in the corners? To lean into your blind spots when these are reflected by others?
