unexamined life

I don’t believe that any man true to himself can remain the same throughout life. Within just one day, we are presented with countless opportunities to grow as an individual, take a path of decadence, or remain the same. Looking back at these paths are just as important as actively walking them. The greatest joy of life is purpose. Purpose gives motivation, determination, and substance to life. Human beings are very intelligent/spiritual beings. The very thing that sets apart from the beast wandering among us, is not necessarily our intelligence (oftentimes used for animalistic tasks); but more an awareness of one's spiritual-self and those around us. I believe that some of the greatest and most pivotal moments in life come through meditation, evaluation, and self-perceptiveness. Much can be learned through self examination. It is through this process that we may grow the most rapidly; presenting an opportunity to see/ fix a personal flaw that may be hidden to a neighbor. To live a life unexamined is to live an ignorant life. Undiscovered ignorance is detrimental to the individual and the society of a whole. Ignorance is the evil that divides us, that causes war, and blinds the eye. Careful and true self/life examination spurs growth that no other man can encourage. When accompanied with sound morals, an individual removes many of the self-imposed mental barriers that hinder spiritual growth. Simply put- to learn... is to grow... is to live.