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Why We Are Strangers to Ourselves: A Guide to Self-Knowledge

Most of us stumble through life under the impression that we know who we are simply because we inhabit our own bodies and hear our own thoughts. But the truth is often far more complex: we are frequently deep mysteries to ourselves. We have reactions we don’t understand, anxieties we can’t name, and patterns that quietly sabotage our happiness. Truly knowing oneself isn't a natural gift; it is a hard-won skill that requires a gentle, persistent, and deeply reflective approach to our own minds.