Episode 63 -Self Awareness

The 1Life Podcast with Behka White

In Episode 63 of the 1life podcast, Behka White discusses the final human endowment: self-awareness. She defines self-awareness as the ability to step back and observe our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, acting as a mirror to our inner world. Behka emphasizes the importance of self-awareness in making conscious choices and shaping our lives intentionally. She shares a personal anecdote about a school cafeteria experience where she gained self-awareness about her eating habits, highlighting how this awareness motivated positive change. Behka acknowledges that self-awareness requires honesty and introspection, suggesting a three-question reflection tool to process experiences: (1) what went well and why, (2) what didn't go well and why, and (3) what will I do differently next time. She also references AA's 12-step program, specifically step four, which involves a fearless moral inventory, as a path to profound self-awareness. Behka concludes by encouraging listeners to embrace self-discovery through honest self-examination, emphasizing that understanding ourselves is key to personal growth and living our best lives.