Self-Awareness as the Birthplace of Change: Building a Friendship with Your True Self
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Self-awareness is the "birthplace of change" - you can't change what you can't identify or name. Think of it as a lantern illuminating the next few steps, not the entire path. It works hand-in-hand with mindfulness and self-compassion.
Three Ways Self-Awareness Serves You:
- Building a friendship with yourself - Getting to know your personality, identity, and authentic self beyond conditioning
- Awakening to current patterns - Recognizing unconscious behaviors, triggers, and capacity limits
- Identifying and pursuing true desires - Moving past surface wants to discover what you genuinely need
Self-awareness isn't about fixing yourself - it's about building a compassionate relationship with who you are while creating space for growth and change. Remember: you're not in competition with anyone, and life isn't a race.
Learn about my cycle of self-awareness + self-compassion + imperfect action = agency in episode 62.
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