The Power of Self Remembering | Gurdjieff's Approach to Conscious Living

One of the central and most powerful ideas in The Gurdjieff work is that of Self-Remembering. The more profound level of self-observation. It is spoken about in many places in In Search of the Miraculous, but we find it very clearly at the beginning of chapter 7.

Gurdjieff emphasized that most people do not remember themselves while observing their thoughts and actions. We often go through life asleep, unaware of ourselves, letting our thoughts and emotions flow unexamined. This lack of self-awareness is the root cause of many human problems, and Gurdjieff believed that realizing this fact is a significant step toward understanding our true nature.

By self-remembering, we gain a more profound sense of self-awareness, leading to personal growth, improved relationships, and a deeper understanding of our place in the world. It helps us break free from our habitual patterns, make better choices, and ultimately, live more consciously and authentically. In essence to wake up, to stop being a machine asleep, and for this we need efforts, Super-Efforts.

Find the reading of Chapter 7, from which the quotes are taken at this link : https://www.youtube.com/live/9ZNDXwmb...

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