-Inspired by Rev. Jim Pasmore, Unity Minister.
Know who you are and live a life with coherence and confidence as a person and ultimately as a spiritual being having a human experience. Spiritual teachings aim to achieve this. There is no other journey as powerful, important and full of impact to our confidence in the goodness, happiness and success of our lives as the journey into Spirit. “Know Thyself” is a road from self-awareness to Spiritual Awareness.
To “Know Thyself” has echoed through time as one of the most profound invitations to human beings—and yet, it is far more than just a philosophical musing. It is the foundation for living a life with coherence and confidence, where our outer lives align with our inner truth. This journey of self-discovery begins with understanding who we are as individuals—our traits, preferences, histories, and roles—but ultimately, it evolves into the recognition that we are spiritual beings having a human experience.
At first, the focus is often on personality and personal identity. We ask, “What do I like? What are my goals? What are my values?” This phase is essential. It lays the groundwork for confidence by rooting us in clarity and purpose. When we understand ourselves, we make choices that reflect authenticity. Life becomes more coherent because our decisions are no longer dictated by external approval but by internal alignment.
But this is only the beginning:
As we continue deeper, we start to sense that there is more to us than roles and achievements. The soul begins to stir, nudging us toward greater awareness. Here lies the spiritual dimension—the part of us that is eternal, wise, and connected to something larger than the self. As spiritual teachings from many traditions remind us, the real essence of who we are is not defined by our stories or circumstances, but by our intrinsic Unity with Spirit, Source, God, the Divine.
Confidence shifts from self-assurance to spiritual trust.
We begin to live from an inner knowing that life is unfolding in Divine Order, and that we are participants in a sacred dance rather than randomness. Some say confidence becomes about “doing it your way”—which really means, doing it the way your Higher Self intends. It is about embodying the truth of your being, with courage and grace.
The road from self-awareness to spiritual awareness is not linear. It’s a long and winding path, often paved with doubt, discomfort, experiences and transformation. But it is also rich with insight, joy, and peace. Every challenge becomes an opportunity to return to what is real, and every success a reminder of the divine spark within us.
The inward turn toward Spirit allows us not only to know who we are but to live as who we are—freely, lovingly, and boldly. That is the kind of confidence no external achievement can give, and no hardship can take away.
So let the journey continue—not toward something outside of us, but into the vast, luminous truth within. The call to “know thyself” is really the call to remember that you are whole, you are sacred, and you are already home—be delighted. When God said, "I am that I am..." The “I am” is you/me.
09/21/25