Is Introspection the Mirror We Forget to Look Into? 

When was the last time you truly “met” yourself? 

 

This morning, I came across a quote that made me pause: “Talk to yourself daily, otherwise you may miss meeting a wonderful person.” 

For a moment, I wasn’t sure what to make of it. 

Was it self-praise? Sarcasm? Or something deeper? A little reflection clarified it for me. 

“Talk to yourself” is simply an invitation to introspect. 

“A wonderful person” is the self you often forget to meet. 

And “daily” because change begins with consistent self-awareness. 

 

I often tell my students to introspect. 

*Recall the day. 

*Replay moments. 

*Write them down if possible. 

Ask: 

   👉What went well today and why? 

   👉What didn’t and what triggered it? 

   👉What were the exact words used? 

   👉Was the tone defensive, dismissive, hurtful or carrying a hint of hurt? 

 

Then comes the real work: taking corrective action. 

A sincere apology. A brief explanation. Or a conscious promise not to repeat the same mistake. 

And that’s when you “meet” the wonderful person within you. 

 

Because every time we correct ourselves, mentally, emotionally, behaviourally, we evolve. 

We discover our qualities, our humility, and most importantly, our capacity to change. 

No wonder Swami Vivekananda reminded us: “Talk to yourself, otherwise you may miss meeting someone truly wonderful.” 

 

A reminder worth revisiting every single day. 

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💥 Ipsita Choudhury, School Leader 

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