Critical reflection on our own thoughts, words and behaviors is vital for spiritual and emotional growth. How important it is for people to practice self-inquiry. Such self-inquiry, to be most beneficial, must be done in a systematic way. Many spiritual teachers recommend a daily time of recollection and reflection whereby we calmly review our living. The goals of this practice are:
-to learn, not blame;
-to gain insight, not develop guilt;
-to be understanding, not condemning;
-to accept, not judge;
-to maximize strength while minimizing weakness.
This type of regular examination of conscience and spirit helps us to see where we need to make a change or take a corrective step. Doing so will bring about good choices, which in turn lead to good experiences. Another pleasant result is this: when we change ourselves, we often change our world.
-Victor M Parachin, Eastern Wisdom for Western Minds
-to learn, not blame;
-to gain insight, not develop guilt;
-to be understanding, not condemning;
-to accept, not judge;
-to maximize strength while minimizing weakness.
This type of regular examination of conscience and spirit helps us to see where we need to make a change or take a corrective step. Doing so will bring about good choices, which in turn lead to good experiences. Another pleasant result is this: when we change ourselves, we often change our world.
-Victor M Parachin, Eastern Wisdom for Western Minds
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