Insight and self centeredness

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Insight is the ability to gain a deep and accurate understanding of a situation, problem, or person. It involves introspection, observation, and critical thinking. Self-centeredness, on the other hand, refers to an excessive focus on oneself, often at the expense of others.

When it comes to insight and self-centeredness, there can be a trade-off between the two. On one hand, gaining insight often requires a degree of introspection and self-reflection, which can be seen as a form of self-centeredness. However, too much self-centeredness can lead to a lack of insight and empathy for others.

In order to strike a balance between insight and self-centeredness, it is important to approach introspection and self-reflection with a focus on personal growth and understanding of oneself in relation to others. It is also important to cultivate empathy and consider other perspectives, which can help to broaden one’s understanding of a situation or problem beyond one’s own individual experience.

Others are merely mirrors of you

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You cannot love or hate something about another person unless it reflects to you something you love or hate about yourself.

You may think you have unbiased opinions about other people, but the very definition of opinion is that it’s personal. There’s a reason you have the thoughts and judgments you do. They’re a direct reflection of your internal beliefs.

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Take a moment to pause, and self-reflect

While focused on getting ahead, we don’t tend to take the time off to reflect on what’s going on within us.

Making time for yourself is crucial because if you don’t, you miss be at the one with your thoughts. Taking the time to self-reflect puts the emphasis back on you, the most important thing.

When you self-reflect, you are thinking inwardly. You reflect on the good and the bad as you peel away the layers you have built up through the course of your life to reveal the true version of yourself. You get a glimpse of what’s hidden underneath the limiting beliefs, the fears, and the expectations of life and to see the true you that is you.

In its simplest form, you become more self-aware.