“’Self-Analysis’: Getting to Know Your Self”
What is ‘self-analysis’?
‘Self-analysis’ is the process of analyzing self. One does not need a Spiritual Intuitive, a practicing psychic, or a medical professional to complete this process; they just need the desire to become acquainted with the Self they’ve become.
Self-analysis starts with the decision to go deep. One must be ready, willing and able to be honest, objective, and thorough. We tend to not want to recognize and accept our flaws – especially when another, who is obviously flawed, has been pointing them out for years – yet one’s Truth is their Truth, regardless of who points it out. It is the recognition and acceptance of such that can lead to self-understanding; additionally, self-understanding leads to self-empowerment. Moreover, an empowered Self makes wiser decisions, fewer mistakes, wastes less time and energy and misses fewer (if any) opportunities. Becoming aware of whom you’re presenting to the masses automatically enables you to cultivate that presentation to achieve and acquire that which is fulfilling, nurturing and prosperous to your life-experience.
What happens during self-analysis?
In many cases, ‘two people meet’. Who you thought you were and who you really are become acquainted. During self-analysis, one opens up to their Self. They acknowledge their weaknesses and their strengths; their flaws and their perfections; their lies and their Truth.
Those who are ego-driven may opt to perform self-analysis alone as opposed to having a support group of family and friends. They may choose the ‘private’ assistance of a ‘stranger’ (therapist, counselor, Intuitive, etc.) to accompany them through the sensitive process. For them, it is too challenging to accept the observations of those known to them; therefore, they are likely to spend the process of self-analysis defending and excusing their behaviors, thoughts, feelings and attitudes. In turn, they waste valuable time ‘proving others wrong’ and ‘proving themselves right’. Those who feel or have recognized that they already have a support group in place, may wish to narrow down or customize that list to fit this specific process – all are not equally capable of handling all things/situations. By being energetically specific with your intent for this process, you will connect with the appropriate person(s) who is qualified to assist.
The Process of Self-Analysis
The following is the way that I initially performed self-analysis. You can Google to find other ways; yet, as I do not read, I did what Spirit (God) Influenced me to do. Perhaps this practice will be as beneficial to you as it has been for me.
On a piece of paper – not the computer, IPad or your phone – write down as the title “I Am…” Below that make two columns; one column will have your strengths (perfections), the other, your weakness (flaws). Title each column either ‘Strengths’ or ‘Weaknesses’.
In the solitude of Self, when you have the luxury of privacy and truth, fill in the blanks. For some, enhancing the ambiance will make this a more enjoyable and spiritual process; I like to light candles, incense and/or tea lights. Additionally, I like to listen to meditative sounds, New Age music, etc.
In each column, there should be adjectives – one word descriptions of how you see your Self. If you see your Self as ‘kindhearted’, write ‘kindhearted’ underneath the ‘Strengths’ heading. If you see your Self as ‘impatient’, note that underneath the ‘Weaknesses’ heading. This process may take five minutes, an hour or two weeks. You do not want to rush through the process nor make it a chore. It is imperative that you are honest, thorough and specific. If you falter in any of these areas, you are simply doing a disservice to your Self. No other suffers, just You.
Now that you are seeing whom you are presenting to others, it is necessary to have outside opinions. Here is where your support group of honest, expressive and observant people is added to the mix. It is wise to have a small support group as too may opinions can derail the purpose. Ask the members of your support group to assess you as a person; to make a two-column ‘summary’ of who they know you to be. However, they may use the computer or whatever device they choose – the purpose of you writing these traits down is to remove from this intimate process the electromagnetic energy that we get from such equipment.
When you receive their ‘assessment’ of who you are, compare it to your list. Add what they have noted if you have not already recognized such traits, both for strengths and weaknesses. Once you have the ‘outside opinions’ in your possession and can edit your list accordingly, what becomes evident is who you are – in the eyes of Self and to those whose opinions you value (your support group). With this revelation, you must decide if you shall remain as-is or modify Self according to your conscious preference – understand, who we’ve become can be an unconscious transformation based on our experiences, society and environment. You are not ‘at fault’, yet you are responsible for who consciously present to others.
As you view the ‘complete assessment’ of your Self, know that many – if not all – of those negative traits listed in the ‘Weaknesses’ column are subconscious reactions to a traumatic experience. After you have successfully become acquainted with who you have become – in the eyes of Self and others – you can choose to heal from the experiences revealed or, in the least, resolve the recognized negative traits that influence your behavior and attitude.
Self-analysis makes you aware; self-transformation makes you empowered.
What happens after ‘self-analysis’?
Life…from a conscious and empowered perspective. Say ‘Hello’ to who you are, to whom you’ve become. Embrace him/her if they are exactly as you wish them to be; embrace him/her if they are so unlike you wish them to be for again, who has been revealed is the product of its environment, society and experience. The purpose for this process isn’t to find fault or blame with anyone, let alone Self; it is to discover who we have been presenting to others and to better understand ourselves. It is to become self-aware, self-understood and self-loved.
May each of you move forward from this enlightened perspective.
Become aware; become empowered; become whole.
~Namaste~
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