“…Introspection is difficult because you must be honest with yourself. And most of us prefer to lie because the truth is scary…”

That’s the hard part — being honest, with myself and others.

But it can become paralyzing just examining ourselves, without doing something about it — only then do we grow.

Every day should be one step forward from yesterday. Even if we slip and fall on our face. Get up. Make a new plan. One step forward (or two…) Learn or master something you couldn’t do yesterday.

As Ralph W Emerson puts it so well: “He who is not everyday conquering some fear has not learned the secret of life.”

And a last thought — it’s not only about myself on my journey of self- awareness — it’s about other-awareness as well.

Care. Love. Give. Be a mentor. Listen. Be present. Forgive.

Try it. It works.

And it will boost your self-awareness even more.

Thanks, Darius!