SUMMARY:
The Self is a cultural construct formed by external factors and personal experiences. The stars and the seasons also influence our being. Each person we meet is like a planet in our own solar system. The gaps in our relationships allow growth. The Ego is an aspect of the Self that creates uniqueness. Being oneself and living from the center connects us with our deepest being. I Am who I Am.
QUOTE:
“The Self is a cultural construct that has shaped your way of speaking, thinking, feeling, and acting to live in harmony with the surrounding environment.”
EXERCISES:
- Self-awareness meditation: Dedicate a few minutes each day to connect with yourself. Close your eyes, breathe deeply, and observe your thoughts, emotions, and bodily sensations without judgment. Recognize yourself and be aware of how you relate to yourself and others.
- Visualization meditation: Imagine that you are the center of your own solar system. Visualize a bright light in your heart that expands and encompasses your entire being. Feel how this light connects you with others and creates bonds of love and understanding.
- Gratitude meditation: Take a moment each day to express gratitude for the influences and experiences that have shaped your Self. Show gratitude towards your ancestors, life experiences, relationships, and external factors that have allowed you to grow and evolve.
