This is a quote by Sylvia Plath.. I hate to admit it, because its a slightly egotistical way of feeling, but in my quietest state I relate to this quote in a deep way. I am in no way shy or virginal or elitist but I truly feel that most people these days don't spend enough time trying to get to know themselves. I feel like the path to salvation has a lot to do with knowing your insides well enough to create a life course true to your being. Too many people allow the bustle and noise of the world to distract them from what is most important, self revelation. Then again, I feel Sylvia knew herself to an astounding degree. And she wound up committing suicide.
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Many times, intelligence comes with great sadness. You're quote actually reminded me of a favorite video game of mine, Mass Effect. I'll counter your quote with this:
ReplyDelete"My kind transcends your very understanding. We are each a nation - independent, free of all weakness. You cannot grasp the nature of our existence."
-Sovereign of Mass Effect
P.S.
ReplyDeleteI forgot to say that self-awareness is, indeed, an extremely important part of living. Without it, you can run into a lot of bad problems. That said, I suppose the term "self-awareness" implies that there is a specific "self" that the person in question becomes conscious of. I suppose life takes on a very specific lens depending on what "self" is found.