The Art of Manliness Begin the New Year by Reflecting on These 3 Life-Changing Questions
Dec 28, 2020
Gregg Krech, executive director of the ToDo Institute and author of "Naikan: Gratitude, Grace, and the Japanese Art of Self-Reflection," shares insights into the transformative power of self-reflection. He discusses the structured Naikan method, emphasizing three profound questions that help clarify personal intentions and foster deeper self-awareness. The conversation explores incorporating reflective practices into daily routines and highlights the vital balance of giving and receiving in relationships, urging a greater appreciation for gratitude.
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Naikan: Self-Reflection through Other-Power
- Naikan, developed by Yoshimoto Isshin, is a Japanese method of self-reflection rooted in the Buddhist concept of tariki (other-power).
- It emphasizes our dependence on others, contrasting with the Western self-power focus.
Naikan and Morita Therapy: A Complementary Pair
- Morita therapy, another Japanese psychology, focuses on action and accepting what's uncontrollable.
- Naikan complements Morita therapy by offering a reflective counterpart.
Naikan as a Mirror to Our Actions
- Naikan helps us see reality clearly, like a mirror reflecting how others perceive us.
- It reveals our impact on others, like inconveniences caused, which we often miss.
