In Chet Shupe’s Rediscovering the Wisdom of Human Nature, readers are introduced to the ideology that understanding individual behavior is essential for people to flourish. This progress transcends physical manifestation and its societal counterparts. Instead, people need a profound emotional connection within themselves to contribute to their well-being, thus amplifying their development. They’re called to live authentically to express and enjoy the happiness that’s meant for them.
People must avoid activities that hinder their growth and feed their emotional pain. But how else can they do so aside from introspection and looking inward?
Before diving into what society needs to succeed and improve, people must first identify their needs. This way, they can respond to their desires and improve the world. Instead of emotionally reacting to what subconsciously triggers them, people peacefully respond to these situations. In introspecting, people can live authentically, be in tune with their emotions, and make more thoughtful decisions. They don’t allow stressors to drown them because in genuinely knowing themselves, they recognize the strengths that can help them rise above these...