Asking Yourself the Difficult Question

Daniel Chidiac writes:

Living a life without questioning is like being in a classroom without learning.

We need to ask questions that spur growth and prevent us from feeling as if we are insignificant and worthless.

It’s very important to ask and reflect on the question “Who am I?” before anything else.

This may seem a daunting question at first glance, however, probing deeper will surely unravel the truth. Not fully acknowledging the answer may cloud what you really want, and deter you from ever experiencing a great life. Ask what type of person you are deep down, regardless of some decisions you have made in the past.

Let’s give some examples. Just note that the answers are away from experience for now, and more to the point of who you know you really are deep within your heart.

Take a few seconds to think while going through each question.

Am I a loving person?

Am I respectful?

Am I compassionate?

Am I generous and sharing?

Am I an honest person?

Am I grateful?

After going through these questions, did your mind automatically begin to remind you of times that you were not that person? If that was the case, it’s because your mind is still conditioned to looking at experiences, and especially yourself, in the worst possible way. If you are human, then I’m sure there have been times in your life when these positive attributes haven’t been displayed. I’m definitely guilty of that, but it doesn’t alter the fact that we are that person deep down. Realistically, if we were stuck with choices and some of the actions we have taken in life, I’m certain that most wouldn’t even be reading this right now. So don’t deliberately remember the times you weren’t; be intelligent and focus on the times you did display these qualities. Now, run through the questions again, but in addition ask, “When was a time that I did display this quality?” After you do, come back and read further.

The more you focus on being that great person, the more invigorated and energetic you feel. Did you feel proud of yourself when you went back to that moment? How did it compare to focusing on not being that person? Constantly reminding yourself of these essential values to gain fulfillment will give you incentive to use them more often.” via Asking Yourself the Difficult Question « Positively Positive.