Saturday, May 11, 2024

Inner

 

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Ya makakilaya sa ija kaugalingon…

Some of the things to irk this writer are - when he feels that someone is trying to make all efforts to feel important; when an individual insists to sit on the most important seat during a gathering; when someone speaks highly of himself and when people see others as lesser beings.

When people think highly of themselves, it often refers to having an inflated sense of ego or self-importance. This means they have an unrealistic view of their abilities, characteristics and accomplishments, and may even have superiority complex (Steinorth-Powell, 2023).

A classic psychological theory from the 1970s—the interpersonal theory of depression developed by James Coyne—describes this behavior. Coyne speculated that people who are depressed engage in “nonreciprocal, high disclosure of intimate problems.” Put simply, individuals who monopolize conversations with a sole focus on their own concerns may not merely display rudeness or insensitivity but may actually be grappling with underlying depressive symptoms.

The exploration of introspection is frequently cited as important toward the cultivation of self-awareness. Upon attaining self-awareness, individuals often exhibit a pronounced inclination to rectify errors stemming from their ego. They possess the capacity to mitigate their shortcomings through volitional efforts aimed at personal growth and development.

When people reflect on their thoughts and feelings, they not only understand themselves better but also realize how their ego affects what they do and think. This self-awareness helps them recognize and fix behaviors influenced by their inner self, leading to better relationships with others.

The process of introspection plays a pivotal role in enhancing individuals' self-awareness and understanding of their ego's influence on their thoughts and actions. As Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung once remarked, "Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate."

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