Philosophy
Sophia Ego Dissolution Self Reflection
Self-inquiry is the practice of investigating the nature of the self — not through study, but through direct examination. Ramana Maharshi, Krishnamurti, and Advaita Vedanta all point to the same starting line: turn attention back on itself and ask what you actually find there.
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Studies published in the Journal of Positive Psychology and Journal of Happiness Studies confirm that structured philosophical reflection improves psychological flexibility and reduces existential distress.