Interrogation to the Self or ‘I’ : Doesn’t this question seem interesting to you?, or maybe this question is not relevant to you at this point in your life but when you get know about the importance of this question then might be this is the only goal of your life i.e, to discover yourself.
Points to be remembered during The Journey Of Self Discovery:-
The definition of “I” :-
Before arriving at this question first we have to clarify the “I”, who is I?. It is the self, ego or we can say the collective information or experience of the self and the world which is in the mind (human software), who is in the brain (hardware). This definition of the “I” is based more on the western philosophies, but eastern philosophies and ancient scriptures broadened the view of “I”. It defines it as the sum of the whole universe, which might seem irrational but there are some logics behind it i.e, human is a social animal, what we do affects the whole world as it affects the society and whatever the society does affects the individual. So, by this definition we are not two (Adwait).
Why to ask this Question :-
Now the question arises that why is it necessary to ask who I am?. It can be necessary in various ways, for someone it might be needed to explore his/her interest for a career while for someone this question arises after the peak of his/her career. Irrespective of the need, the journey of this question clears a lot about oneself (humanity) and society simultaneously.
How to start The Journey (Important points to be remembered) :-
Now you will ask how to find the answer to this question, well the process is not simple, first of all one should challenge or counter his/her beliefs. The mind should open to enquire about all the scriptures or to all the persons irrespective of religion, caste or country. So, now the question comes how to rely on someone or something which is being consumed?. It is simple, all you have to use is your common sense which we all have innately. Don’t prejudice or easily accept anyone or anything which has been written. If it is in your experience or which seems to be rational or might be accepted by all then you may rely to some extent. But there are some qualities which are required to start or to be persistent in this journey of who am I? i,e. you have patience, you know the law of impermanence ‚etc..
What to do on Daily Basis :-
Last but not the least, the ability to sit alone without any persons or gadgets at least for some time in a day and just observing whatever is happening inside and around you. Being just aware of your thoughts and your breath. This gives you some insight about yourself, maybe you get to know about your fears or maybe you get to know about your desires, by the way fear and desire are the two sides of the same coin, when one encounters another will automatically get to know.