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Self Awareness : Recognizing The Seeds Of Growth

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Self-Awareness - Recognizing the Seeds of Growth
By Debbie Pokornik | Submitted On April 19, 2013

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Imagine you are driving on a dark and relatively isolated highway. You have a two hour drive to reach your destination and you feel relaxed, perhaps even singing a favorite song. With a random glance at the dashboard you suddenly notice your engine is running hotter than it normally does …show more content…

When it comes to self-awareness, we are talking about learning things about yourself that sometimes you wish you didn 't know. It might be how you react to certain foods, how different emotions affect you, or a certain boundary that is a deal breaker when crossed. What 's amazing is that you can go through a good chunk of your life not noticing this tendency until suddenly this detail is brought to your attention in a way that cannot be ignored. Like the slowly moving engine needle, nothing has changed in that moment - except your awareness.

Noticing is the starting phase of self-awareness; the first step to 'tuning in '. Unfortunately, for many, this is where they put on their blinders.

Unlike the car situation, when it comes to self-awareness it is often easier to ignore the information you have received. Rarely does it indicate an immediate break-down is pending, so pretending nothing critical will happen if you turn a blind eye is relatively easy. Awareness, however, is a funny thing. It does not happen accidentally. When you become aware of something about yourself, even though it might seem trivial or unexciting... it is time to sit up and take notice.

The warning in the car might cause you to keep a closer eye on the needle; begin watching the signal bars on your phone; and keep an eye peeled for gas stations. It might also produce a spontaneous dialogue with your Deity or prompt you to begin planning what you will do should your car break down.

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