The interpretation of self-examination in Baidu Encyclopedia refers to self-evaluation, self-reflection, self-criticism, self-regulation and self-education, which is a method of self-moral cultivation proposed by Confucius, the purpose of which is as Zhu Xi said, "Day to save its body, if there is a change, if there is none, it is encouraged." The ancient Greek philosopher Socrates said, "There is no meaning in an introspective life." "Only by having the courage to introspect can we continue to know ourselves, sort out our strengths and weaknesses, and constantly move towards a happy life."
So why should people introspect themselves?
First of all, introspection can avoid detours. In real life, only by introspection, people will become self-denying and cautious, constantly reflect on their own faults, truly correct mistakes, solve problems, and avoid small mistakes from developing into big mistakes. Many people look back on their own way of coming, take stock of their gains and losses in life and sigh, it is the spirit of introspection that allows them to go from the wrong way to the right path, from defects to perfection. In a considerable sense, the spirit of introspection is the greatest wealth in life, and it is a powerful weapon to reduce mistakes and realize self-purification and improvement.
Second, introspection can transcend oneself. The ancients said that "if you blame yourself with the heart of blame, you will be too weak" "If you bow down to yourself and blame others thinly, you will be far from complaining" "If you save your body every day, if you have it, you will change it, and if you don't, you will encourage it", and it is extremely said that self-examination is an important way to cultivate oneself and improve the realm. Today, we talk about self-examination, examine the thoughts, work, life and details, look at the self objectively, soberly find deficiencies, the meaning is not limited to repentance, but lies in transcending the self, promoting self-knowledge, self-improvement, constantly awakening good conscience, and constantly sublimating personality.
Finally, introspection can reach one's own reach. "The Thousand Mile Family Letter is only for the wall, so why bother him three feet." The Great Wall is still there today, and Qin Shi Huang was not seen in that year. The ancient and modern story of Tongcheng Six Foot Lane tells us from one side that the action of first reflecting on one's own shortcomings and putting it into correction will often receive unexpected results. At present, we first reflect on our own mistakes, the other party will most likely have a positive reaction, even if there is no time to tolerate it, many problems will be resolved invisibly. For a society, if everyone can awaken the consciousness of self-examination and rejuvenate the power of self-examination, a virtuous circle of upward goodness will be formed, and it will become a common practice to emphasize morality, morality, and obedience to rules.
As for the content of self-examination, it varies from person to person, Zengzi said: "I am not loyal to the three provinces of my country as a human conspiracy? Friends and not convinced? Pass it on?" This is the content of Zengzi's self-examination, and specific to each person, he must reflect on different contents and directions according to his or her own goals. What did I say wrong today? Do I have to work harder today? Am I better today than I was before? Did I finish my plan today? Did I do anything immoral today...
"Jingxi Stone is a dangerous person who is cautious and does not smell overturning people all his years." But there is no stone in the advection, and it is said that there is sinking from time to time. "In times of crisis, people tend to wake up to themselves, reflect on their shortcomings, and make up for their shortcomings." In ordinary times, people are prone to lose their vigilance, introspection mechanisms lose their effectiveness, and dangers will ensue. Therefore, only by "sitting quietly and thinking about oneself" can we travel steadily and far on the journey of more than 30,000 days of life!