An Introspection

There are times in life, when introspection is warranted. Needed actually.

Two days ago, I just got back from a trip of utter brilliance. Amazing beyond compare, words fail to aptly describe the wonder of such a holiday…though there is a word I usually use when describing situations such as this: Epic! 

For those that haven’t been, the Garden route is a must…trust me on that! 

Apart from being just an amazing trip, during which, bucket list: bungee – check, sand boarding – check, travelling by taxi – check, getting lost somewhere - check, and much much more were achieved. This trip has brought me to a realization. One so profound, it scares me…but that’s a topic for future discussions, maybe.

Anyway, back on point…Introspection. 

Have you ever just sat and thought?  About anything, about everything, About life, about the past, about the future, about beauty, love, hate, people, sand particles, little blue people living on Mars, age of stars, hearing capability of ants and whether the moon really is made of cheese?

Have you ever really just sat and thought?

I have, and I love it. 

Apart from the random, thinking about oneself..ones own reactions, personal moments, times in history, experiences etc. can be a very satisfying and therapeutic process. The idea of self reflection, it has always intrigued me. I can, in all honesty, say that I am a reflective person (not in the literal sense, the sun does not shine back of me...though if you reaallly want to get technical, it sort of does... :/ )

but...Simply put, introspection and I…we are familiar friends. (I’ve got a good friend to thank for making me realize this. Thank you there.)

I have this firm belief that, in life, a little introspection every once in a while is necessary. I guess, come to think of it, the fact that I’m writing a blog post today is not that big a shock after all. I mean, what is a blog post, if not a form of written introspection?

You see, with introspection comes a realization of who you are. A deeper understanding. and with this deeper understanding comes the ability to change…the ability to Control change. 

Man is forever changing. Good or bad change, that now is left up to the person himself/herself.  With this ‘Introspection’ I speak of, change can be controlled for the good…or so I’d hope.

On a related note...very similar to introspection is discussion. Talking helps, a lot. All that therapeutic bullshit that we so often heard off and dismissed...well, some of it works. 

You see, the ‘Deep Dark Recesses’ of one’s mind can be a scary place, at times...well all the time in my case…Sometimes help is needed, this is one reason why I am a fan of criticism. (I appreciate constructive criticism by the way) Sounds weird I know, but others see in you what you would never have noticed yourself.Character analysis, It can be quite interesting. Quirks, personal traits, habits, all easier noticed and pointed out by others. 

All this to learn yourself...

I find that, knowing oneself leads to a confidence in who you are. Confidence is needed at times, and so it is that introspection (and discussion), in a subtle way, is good for a person...and now I’m feeling old and wise talking about introspection, confidence and personal profiles on a blog post.

Forgive me my ancientiness…in defense, I do boast ‘Pensioner’ amongst my many nicknames.

Thank You, and Goodbye :)