Man has the ability to see in himself. Observing oneself and understanding the feelings and thoughts inside.
What is the use of this skill of humankind? Man can transform himself for being a better human being; this is the use of this special skill of introspection. Better man here refers to the happier man; a bad man is always disturbed one and slave to many vices; a good man, on the other hand, is the one who is content with himself.
For transforming oneself in this manner, one needs guidelines and directions to apply in his own process of self-culturing. One is culturing himself through introspection; that is growth. If one is not ready to do this self-culturing, he will fall into the category of bad individuals. Because the inner tendencies and the influence of the sensual longings lead the individual towards a lower state of mind. He would become less creative and less productive as a result of inner pressures.
Only a person who is ready to do continuous self introspection and self-culturing can maintain his mentality purified enough for being creative and productive.
A three step self-culturing method is suggested here useful for all who want to maintain the vibrant state of mind.
Step 1 - Set ideals for self-culturing. The ideas from good books and the words from experienced Guru-s can help us to set our own ideals in life.
Step 2 - Awareness and Understanding about the nature of one’s own mental formations. To be aware of one’s own thoughts and emotions is not very easy. Repeated self-enquiry is needed for this purpose. But just understanding what is there in mind will not do any good to the individual; he should know the significance of his mental formations. The inner reasons for each response from the mind can be understood if he puts effort into that.
Step 3 - Management of oneself on the basis of ideals and self-awareness. The ideals he respects in life will guide him to show the direction in which he needs to divert his mental responses. Slowly, patiently, he is able to convert himself into the new model for experiencing inner joy and to remain creative and productive.
Pray, all may utilise this three-step self-culturing method!