Self Knowledge

In Ancient Greece, when the philosopher Socrates was asked to sum up what all philosophical commandments could be reduced to, he replied: "Know yourself". Self-knowledge matters so much because it is only on the basis of an accurate sense of who we are that we can make reliable decisions - particularly around love and work. This book takes us on a journey into our deepest, most elusive selves and arms us with a set of tools to understand our characters properly.

Is thought detrimental? 15 August 1965. Duration: 63 minutes. Why does one seek pleasure? Can the mind face only facts and not thought? Why have I never said, 'Thought is poison' to myself? Meeting something one doesn't know, facing something which has no answer. Acting without knowing. What is a state of mind which is silent? Time is detrimental. Are we twisting everything to our core of pleasure?

Originally published in 1918, this book takes an extensive look into how to achieve greater self-knowledge, and is highly recommended for inclusion on the bookshelf of anyone with an interest in the subject. Contains eight meditations.

What has to be imparted has been given in the form of eight meditations, which can be actually practiced. If this is done, they can be adapted for imparting to the soul, through its own inner-deepening, that about which they speak.

This easy-to-follow book of verse, the last work written by Gopi Krishna, is an unparalleled wonder of revelation. Composed in only a few short weeks, it contains the essence of the basic teachings of all religions. For the individual seeking to know more about their own self and the riddle of existence, it is a modern-day book of instructions. It describes in detail the way of life essential for real spiritual development and the obstacles that stand in the way of the proper evolution of the race.

Self-identification with one’s state of being is the great trap. So, we must first become aware of the props we use to maintain who we think we are. It begins with: “I’m a woman” or “I’m a man.” There’s strong identification. There’s strong support for the ego, for that “I am” is the ego itself talking. Next, we identify with our abilities and our knowledge. “This is what I can do!” and “This is what I know.” Two further strong supports for the ego.

¿Te has preguntado por el misterio de la vida y si tiene algún sentido vivirla? ¿Has experimentado una sensación de vértigo al imaginar que no hay nada después de la muerte? No temas, estas son preguntas que se han hecho grandes filósofos, teólogos y científicos a través de la historia de la humanidad. Swami Abhedananda, en Autoconocimiento, nos propone una solución: conocer el «Yo superior», nuestro «verdadero Ser». Iluminado por los conocimientos del Vedanta, estarás más cerca de alcanzar «la fuente de felicidad verdadera».

A brief guide to help you journal for self-knowledge. This purpose of this book is to empower you to have a richer process of self-reflection so that you can heal your emotional wounds and live your grandest dreams.

Whether self-knowledge is a decision to mature or even if it is a decision for us to be recognised by our environment, the variety of the subject-matter proposes introspections with a view to understanding. For there is a crucial distinction between what one knows and what one has established as a position. Led astray by formulas of improvement, human beings lose the strength of their established position. The established position is derived from the essence of their ETHOS and not from the achievement of expediencies for survival.

Business Success Through Self-Knowledge takes you on a short journey that explains why many of us have a sense of unrealized potential that eludes us. It offers examples and illustrations of how we create tacit but enduring mental models early in life that limit our view of ourselves and our power to influence others. Clear and practical steps are included on how to transform ourselves, our organizations, and those we seek to influence.

All knowledge is power. The power in knowledge comes from its utility. Among the most powerful is self-knowledge. By attaining self-knowledge, by attaining a better understanding of yourself, you gain the power to dictate how you interact with world and how the world interacts with you.

The intention of this book is to open up a space for reflection and awareness of some aspects of the vast topic of female psychology, romantic relationships, and regaining your personal power by opening your heart to yourself. The central focus is the subconscious dynamics of female spirituality and the basic male and female archetypes, along with their strengths, fears, and possibilities. This understanding is valuable in order for every partner to become a complete personality who can accept their strengths, as well as their shadow aspects—those that we hide from ourselves.

This Akashic Records guided hypnosis program was designed to assist the listener in achieving heightened states of consciousness, accessing their intuition, and getting in touch with universal wisdom. The hypnosis induction features isochronic tones which are a form of brainwave entrainment to help achieve deeper relaxation. Also included within this program is an extended affirmations track, a meditation track and as an extra bonus, an exciting and powerful drum journey, bodywork track.

Estas son las técnicas de Hector Herrera que logró sobreponerse ante las adversidades de la vida, sobreviviente de tres intentos de suicidio y haber sanado de una parálisis de su cuerpo que duró casi cinco años de su vida, encontró en lo más profundo del dolor dos caminos: Morir por sus propias manos y terminar con el dolor y sufrimiento que lo tenían muerto en vida; o enfrentar sus miedos sanar su pasado y transformarse en uno de los conferencistas de mayor impacto en la vida de quien lo escucha.

La insatisfacción es muy común hoy en día. La gente está deprimida, miserable y odia su rutina diaria, sintiendo que el propósito de su vida no existe. Tu cerebro es una máquina incansable que trabaja noche y día, pero a veces parece que está en tu contra, te puede hacerte sentir presionado y desmotivado cuando te enfrentas a algún evento importante. Pero esto no tiene que ser así, con las técnicas adecuadas puedes enseñarle a tu cerebro a ser más poderoso y a sobreponerse de cualquier problema.

Gnosis is a channeled poetry book about knowledge of the divine through direct personal experience. This poetry book is for those who are ready to connect with Universal Consciousness.

This simple, straightforward, powerful guide can help you reap the profound rewards of this ancient discipline. Outlining an easy-to-follow and no-nonsense approach that enables you to bring meditation effortlessly into your life, no matter how great the demands on your time, How to Meditate is an unrivaled source of inspiration and practical instruction for anyone seeking inner peace, relief from stress, and increased self-knowledge. It offers a sympathetic initiation into the benefits of meditation and a description of the four distinctly different techniques.

In A Right View of Yourself, the esteemed Rev. Fr. Frederick Faber will lead you through a journey of self-knowledge. With candor and wisdom, he digs deeply into the normal state of a soul, the effects of fatigue, the necessity for spiritual rest, struggles with temptation and how to view rightly our faults. He provides instruction on how to avoid devilish perils that you may encounter along the way: heightened sensitivity, emotionalism, and sentimentality. He prepares you to begin this journey governed by faith, humility, and confidence in God’s mercy and love.

Have you asked yourself the question “Who am I?” lately? Have you considered that you may not know yourself nearly as well as you think? After all, you may ask, "What else is there to learn?" Discover your true self. Learn which habits serve you and which do not and what to do about the bad ones. Life is so much more exhilarating when you do what makes you happy as you.

A practical guide to spiritual awakening and providing God level leadership to those under your influence.