Self-Quest Activities

 

Sail forth - steer for the deep waters only,

Reckless O soul, exploring, I with thee and thee with me.

For we are bound where mariner has not yet dared to go,

And we will risk the ship, ourselves and all. 

- Walt Whitman  

                           

How far do we travel away from our true self because of the many roles we play? A few of the characters we inhabit during our life experience might include: spouse, parent, sibling, friend, employer, employee. 

As a result, our true self may stay hidden. Or, we haven't taken the time to study the authenticity of ourselves because of myriad role responsibilities.

A self-quest involves the process of discovering an authentic person. It takes a lifetime to explore and delve into the depths of one's inner world beyond the chaos of daily life.

Take time to mine your curiosity. Investigate beyond your mistaken identities for an inner voice.                   

Describe with sensory details what this voice sounds like. 

Where do you come from?

     Where do you belong?

            Where do you find your contentment?

Which questions do you have about the real you?

As you write into your depths of discovery, listen for a silent voice of your true self.  

What "other self" keeps you company as you dive deeper into your self-enlightenment process?

Start a dialogue and respond to it when frustrated, angry, needy and happy. Ask and answer questions.

Consider something unimaginable that might define you.