Have you ever known anyone in life who has major blind spots? I know that my family and friends have let me know about a number of blind spots in my life. Much of the time I get defensive when people give me direct feedback. So, how do we gain self awareness?
One of the best gifts in life I have been given are tools that help me with self-awareness. These tools act as a mirror for all those who take the time to use them. Personality inventories such as the DISC, Strengths Finders, Myers-Briggs, and many more can serve us well. These inventories allow us to dig beneath the surface of our personalities and see patterns in our lives.
Not only can these tools teach us about ourselves but they can also teach us about other people. They can help us become more aware of how we react to other people and the patterns we see in the lives of others. So why is all this information so important?
Because we live our lives that can be very self-centered. We see the world spinning around us rather than around a Divine Maker who has put us together. Self-awareness can actually promote awareness of the needs of others and help us to put others before ourselves.
So I encourage you to find out more about yourself. Socrates once said, "Know thyself." I encourage you to get to know yourself well so you can engage others and the living God who has wired you and made you to do great things for Him in this world.
