Thursday, July 13, 2006

Knowing the Self

Among us human beings, who is supposed to know most about oneself: the self, or the person as seen by others. Interesting question. Naturally, one must know about oneself the most that is knowable; others simply and understandably not being privy to it. On the other hand, one's perception of himself or herself, if not shared by others, is totally invalid, and rejected. Societally, the way one is perceived, and not the way one is, or thinks one is, is the ultimate arbiter and judge. This is yet another paradox; one of those on which paradoxes thrive. Paradox, as paradox; is there anything more paradoxical.


The above is a good example of paradox; go on: try and figure it out. Ad infinitum.

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