A perfectly safe environment is not conducive to self-awareness.
If you really want to know yourself, you need to be challenged. Tested. Otherwise it’s all theory and speculation.
Have you ever heard someone say, “I’d be so great at–” and then name something at which you’re absolutely positive they’d be rubbish? Without more self-awareness, you can’t make accurate predictions like that. And you become more self-aware by testing the theories.
A journey of introspection isn’t a serene stroll. It’s a grueling obstacle course. So if you’re dealing with a lot right now, rejoice! The prize at the end is a more competent, self-aware you.
