Talk: The Most Important Meditation - Meditating On Oneself

I myself am the most miraculous thing that has ever happened to me! But how much knowledge do we have of ourselves? Who am I? In this talk, Saqib claims that meditating on oneself is the most important meditation of all. He also talks about some practices that can help us know oursevelves better, and how can knowing oneself well can change our lives for the better. If you like this practice, then check out Saqib's course here on Insight Timer: "Non-Duality."

Reviews

So thought provoking, very grateful for this insight- I am drawn to the idea of personal quest, in this industrial era the possibility of alone time is a challenge, responsibilities that have to be fulfilled, I would also like to know your views on the concept of I🙏🏽, why do we cling to the concepts of material life and reluctant to turn inward- I will be listening to this talk few times for sure, thank you so much

Thank you Saquib. This knowing myself is truly important. I used to be alone much more as a teenager. I enjoyed being alone. I was my best friend. Now I am so critical of myself. I struggle with depression and dwell on the negative. Sometimes I feel like I don’t even know who I am. I’m married and have a very close and caring relationship but I don’t love myself. I’m trying to love myself but I think maybe if I spend more time alone I will know myself better and start loving myself again. Are there any more meditations that could help me in this? Thanks so much! I love your gratitude prayers 😊🙏🏻🐣

This was a great talk it really resonated with me. I lived alone for the first time ever after my divorce in 2002. And I learned to love it. In the beginning I felt like I didn’t really know myself, or what made me happy. I used to ask myself- What do YOU want to do today, what do YOU want for dinner, etc… and I’d wait for the answer. I journaled in the evening and really had a lot of self discovery. Then when I was truly happy- I found a new partner. We had wonderful adventures. There has been many ups and downs. Although I had never lost the insight of “myself” the biggest thing I learned about myself is that I tend to lose myself in others… I tend to defer, and caretake… so I still try to spend time with myself, and self explore. Thank you so much for your insights and your love. Much love to you, and this community. ❤️🌈❤️

Loved it! Wise words as always Saqib. I’ll start meditating on my true self. Namasté! 🙏🏻

A very interesting talk, and it has prompted me to explore different aspects of myself in my meditation practice. Thank you Saqib🙏