Inner work and self-discovery

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Inner Work and Self-Discovery

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There is a difference between inner work and self-discovery.

The word “inner work” can give a sense of fatigue. Few of us feel relieved by the idea of having to work. Discovering something is much more interesting, as shown by the doubts of the reader. He would find out what is moving within him but, if he works on himself, then doubts arise. Let’s think for a moment, though: is discovering our inside world not already an inner work? Why shouldn’t we like it?

Does inner work help? (Giandomenico)

I read your page “Discovering Ourselves” and found it convincing. The inner quest can be beautiful. So, I have started an inner work but, how will it help me then? Is it more helpful than many other things I could do?

If you like it, it is helpful (Luis)

From my standpoint, doing something you like is helpful but could be not enough; You could do many other things you like. Why should I, from all these possibilities, choose this type of work?

We should now consider that people can differ from each other and have different goals in their lives. If your goal is to feel better inside, the inner search can be for you; you can then evaluate which type of research suits better for you and many other things.

However, I want to avoid convincing you in any direction.

These are very personal decisions, which should not undergo external influence.

You can also consider responses from other researchers.

Someone has already written something on this subject. Read the page on the introspective path.

If any other reader would like to write something and enrich our conversation with feedback from their experience, I will gladly put it on this page.