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Relationship with the World Around Us and the Sense of Self

“Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom” -Aristotle

In order for us to understand anything, we have to understand ourselves; to get a perception of our sense of self. The way we come to know ourselves is through the people around us and the environment we are surrounded by.

An exchange between oneself and the environment, oneself and another and oneself with his/her spirit is necessary for one to get an understanding of who they are.

Balance is key.

Through nature, we understand our existence. We need food to survive along with a healthy place to inhabit. There is a relationship between humans and the rest of nature. It should be a relationship were equally is taken and equally is given.

Through others, we also understand our existence. We need one another in order to live. A negative encounter with someone can change everything about us. As humans, we feed off of other people. For example, someone can give you a hug and change your mood in an instant.  Humans give and take from each other.

Through the spirits, we also understand our existence. We need to be at peace with our spirits. We connect with our spirit through faith or meditation. In most occasions, this requires alone time. The spirit must be given time in order to offer peace.

Balance is key.

How do we perform these exchanges? Through our senses, of course. All knowledge is achieved through the senses.  Our sensory experiences lie deep within each one of us. Through sensory experiences, humans are able to imagine sights, sounds and feelings. With the perception of others and the environment, our inner experiences are deepened and people tend to develop a sense of appreciation, which adds value to life.