Healing and Hypnotherapy Volume 4 Issue - 4, 1 October 2019 | Page 21

Lebron has been in the dating game for years, but still hasn’t found “the one.”
In the middle of a bout of depression, he realises he has only been chasing
after the girls his parents approve of. He has experienced a moment of self-
awareness. On the next date he goes on, he decides to listen to his instincts
rather than the voices of his parents in his head. After a few more dates he
finds his soulmate thanks to listening to his intuition. His life has changed
thanks to self-awareness.
A few other examples of being self-aware include:
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Being aware of your genuine feelings and emotions
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Being aware of your beliefs
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Being aware of your prejudices and biases
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Being aware of the way you interact with others
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Being aware of your habits
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Being aware of how you wish to be perceived
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Being aware of your worst fears
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Being aware of inner conflicts
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Being aware of your goals and dreams
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Being aware of being aware (e.g. during meditation and
contemplation)
Why is Self-Awareness Important?
Developing self-awareness is so important because without it we can easily
become stuck in toxic patterns for years, even an entire lifetime (as many
people do). Self-awareness is the very foundation of all emotional,
psychological, and spiritual growth. A lack of self-awareness results in living
an inauthentic and chaotic life that is driven by untamed impulses,
unconscious habits, and unquestioned beliefs. To put it simply, self-
awareness is so important because without it we become self destructive.
How many times have you come across people who make the same
mistakes, over and over again?
These people lack self-awareness.
How many times have you seen people thrive on drama and self-destructive
behaviour?
These people lack self-awareness.
What about those who inflict unspeakable violence upon others?