“The more completely man understands himself and appreciates the personality values of his fellows, the more he will crave to know the Original Personality, and the more earnestly such a God-knowing human will strive to become like the Original Personality.” 1:6.6 (30.5)
Self-awareness marks the beginning of a deeper spiritual journey. As individuals come to understand their own inner workings—their strengths, limitations, desires, and values—they naturally begin to recognize those same qualities in others. This growing appreciation for the richness of personality leads to a profound curiosity: if human personalities carry such depth and beauty, what must the source of all personality be like?
This curiosity evolves into a longing—a desire not just to understand, but to connect with the origin of all that is personal and meaningful. The more one appreciates the worth of others, the more one senses that all personality must stem from an even greater source. This search becomes more than an intellectual pursuit; it transforms into a heartfelt quest for relationship with the divine origin of personhood itself.
As this awareness deepens, it inspires action. A person who senses the presence of a higher personality naturally aspires to reflect those qualities—truth, beauty, goodness—in their own life. The journey toward God becomes a process of becoming more like God: more understanding, more loving, more complete. In seeking to know the Original Personality, the seeker is gradually transformed by the very values that sparked the search.
