9.1. Introduction

Try these first

1. 1.

   What are the two aspects that make up the human being?

   Hint

   Think about your conscious thoughts and feelings.

2. 2.

   Name one activity that the 'I' does continuously.

   Hint

   These are not physical actions.

3. 3.

   What does the 'I' refer to?

   • The physical body
   • The conscious self
   • External factors

   Hint

   Consider your thinking and feeling processes.

4. 4.

   True or False: The needs of the body are continuous.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about basic physical requirements.

5. 5.

   Consider a scenario where your desire for success conflicts with ethical standards. How would you resolve this internal conflict using the concepts learned in this section?

   Hint

   Evaluate the long-term vs. short-term outcomes.

6. 6.

   Reflect on how interpreting a misalignment between your desires and reality can enhance your understanding of harmony within 'I'.

   Hint

   Think about a specific time when you felt negative emotions due to misalignment.