An interesting examination of a person’s character is found in the way he examines, and accepts his own flaws. Many of us feel that on many levels we are unflawed, but a period of introspection reveals true character. In an abstract way Martin Luther King Jr. spoke of this: “Without love, benevolence becomes egotism.” When examined, this quote relates very closely to what introspection actually is. Take a look a the things in life, even the good and find all the selfish desire, wrath, and pride.
To have an objective standpoint on ones own morals and ambitions is a very true test of bias, one I would imagine everyone fails at some point in their lives. So a person who examines his or her own faults is walking a path to a form of enlightenment. An individual can easily be far too vague with faults that all people have to some extent. However, you can't expect someone to divulge every one of their secrets to an anonymous crowd. Accurate or not, it remains an interesting test.
To be overly distrusting is a fault that many have, yet hardly realize. These people avoid engagement with others for fear of being let down. Distrust bordering on paranoia harms relationships with friends and family and can lead to depressive states. Faith is beneficial to a person’s state of mind if they can coexist with it. Faith is not blindness nor ignorance, but a different perspective and it takes work to uphold the new viewpoint.
Sometimes we must examine and accept our own issues before we can find a solution for them.
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