Finding your inner self

Someone asked me today "how do you find your inner self?" This is a question that I can't really answer for someone else because the road I traveled to find my inner self may be a totally different route then someone else must take. In many ways the route I traveled was guided by religion or at least theologian study. I've always had a very keen interest in the different world religions. I like to research them and learn the culture that those who practice those religions live.

Over the years many of my studies have allowed me the opportunity to come across quotes, articles, etc that have helped me to enter deep introspective thought. I have spent many long hours working through my own personal feelings, personal interests and my thoughts on issues important to me as well as topics that have an effect on my daily life. So for me it has been a very personal analytical journey.

I also work very hard to take the time to dwell on my feelings and give them fair and honest consideration. I don't feel it is healthy for me to push what I feel aside. When I am faced with a difficult situation I try to give attention to how I'm coping emotionally. Little by little I just came to know who I really am, how I really think and most of all what I really feel. I think each person has to find something in their life that they enjoy and use that as a tool to delve into their personal thoughts. By doing this we get to know ourselves and most of all we begin to like ourselves and soon are more in tune with who we are.