Know Yourself: The Foundation for a Meaningful

LifePart 2

M4L 2013 Lesson 2

© Paul T. P. Wong

Overview

A brief review of the last lessonBeware of sources of self-deception

Accept the duality of personality

Understand & accept our true selves

You can make your life better when you become a

better person.

The best way to be your best self is to improve yourself

from inside out.

Start the process of self-discovery.

Sources of Self-Deception

Unconscious motives & memoriesOur story-telling nature – we live by the story we tell and retell

Self-serving and positive biases Irrational & dysfunctional beliefs

A low self-esteem can create problems.

The Duality of Human Nature

Lower Self Higher Self

MECompetitionResentment

PrideMaterialism

Egotism

WECooperationForgiveness

HumilitySpiritualism

Altruism

You are both Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde.

Reason vs. Pleasures & Drunkenness

We all have seeds of self destruction.

What is your inner demon?

We are our own worst enemies.

Self-deception is self-destructive.

Only by overcoming our own demons can we become

whole.

The journey of self-discovery is a journey of spiritual

transformation

You can’t fully live until you assume full responsibility of

your own life.

Self-worth depends on acceptance of your true self.

Above all, discover your true self.

Find authentic happiness through finding your true

self & singularity.

Public Self

Multiple Selves

Perceived Self

Ideal SelfTrue

Self

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Knowing yourself means:

Become aware of your own self-deception

Confront and relate to your inner demons

Manage the duality of your personality

Discover your uniqueness and true self-identify

Move towards your ideal self