Is it necessary to understand oneself!

“Brilliant is one who has exceptional knowledge about the world, Enlightened is one who has implied introspection about oneself”. --- First time when I read this axiom it triggered me to think, introspect about myself so much that it seemed to end no where. Probably that’s the reason Buddha was called an enlightened being. Enlightenment might also be a search for an unknown truth and what can be this secret truth today apart from knowing oneself, when we are living with ourselves all these years without discovering with whom are we living. What is so significant about me being ME?rnMy personality traits, perceptions, principles, beliefs, emotions. rnWhat makes me strong or weak? rnHow do I typically behave in a given situation?rnHow do I reciprocate at critical circumstances? rnWhat makes me angry and why?rnCan I define my saturation and limitation!rnWhen do I become irritated and why?rnWhat fascinates me? rnWhat encourages or discourages me?rnHow would I feel in the life of isolation?rnWhat Am’ I scared about?rnWhat drives me crazy?rnDo I suppress my sentiments! rnWhat do I want people to think about me?rnDoes a child live within me, if so what are those typical situations it comes outrnWhat sort of acquaintances do I carry with me?rnThe most respectful thing in my life is!!! rnIs my best friend qualities just like mine! rnDo I grow close to people quickly or would I take time and reasons for it. rnHow do I perceive aspects which I don’t appreciate?rnWhat is independence to me?rnCan I rebuilt the broken relationship! Does ‘forgive and forget’ work with me!rnWhat do I cherish the most?rnMy prime requirement in life is!rnDo I crave for anything!rnWhat is my definition for entertainment and enjoyment?rnIf given an opportunity to speak, what topic would I love to discuss. rnWhat are the prime differences in me from last year to this year? ……….. Gosh, I was startled looking at my own probing skills. Indeed I deliberately ceased the list of questions. Immediately followed a question, why do I need to think about myself so much. Is their any advantage in answering them. Would my answers remain same years later. I was uncertain too in every step. Whenever I comprehend about Self Discovery, Introspection, Self Realization & awareness about oneself all that strikes to my mind is interlinked progression of queries. How do I understand myself! Am’ I judging my adequacies and limitations! Why is Emotional and Social Intelligence is in limelight today? When I delved and reflected on these questions, I contemplated answers and collectively projected it for more exploration. When I was a kid, my belief on Self Discovery was more spiritual. rnAs I grew its facets became more inquisitive. It became more realistic and functional body just like me. Today, when I sit back and think about it, I get staggered and the unfolded myself excites me each time. rnExperiencing oneself is a different sensation. This outstretched feel is vivid & vibrant each time you visit your inner self. By doing so, I have realised that I can relate to others objectively with no prejudices. Self Confidence augments. Coping skills are more rational. Decision making becomes easier when I know what I want. There is no room for redoing things when I know my priorities. More than all, the most vital aspect is self control and acceptance. The solidity of oneself is steady and consistent. rnI am comfortable with myself when I know I am neither complicated nor contradictory which also leads to better conflict resolution. I can see an optimistic approach towards negative perceptions which would have developed earlier. Not surprisingly each time I think, I get refined myself which sometimes seems to be amusing, appealing and captivating. The questionnaire that I can answer about myself is become an incessant process, the more I persist the more I stimulate. Driving down the road miles withinrnI found there can be no longer voyagernThan travelling withinrnTo introspect your own heart and mind!