Deep self-knowledge and acceptance of different facets of the personality allow one to see and acknowledge not only the parts that seem attractive but also those that typically repel or trigger inner conflict.

Embracing Inner Contradictions: The Path to an Integrated Self

Deep self-knowledge and acceptance of different facets of the personality allow one to see and acknowledge not only the parts that seem attractive but also those that typically repel or trigger inner conflict. This approach helps one realize that the entire personality consists of a multitude of interconnected, sometimes contradictory elements that, by undergoing a process of reintegration, can transform into a unified whole.

For example, one source ( link txt) states:
"Disintegration, 'distribution,' or the multiplicity of the personality is primarily recognized in the opposition of the 'self' to those moments that are more or less alienated from it. The self, in this case, either remains undefined and unrevealed, 'primitive,' or emerges as an actively unfolding new multi-unity, or appears as a relative recombination of the self with what was previously alienated."

This passage emphasizes that inner conflict and the division of personality are not mistakes or defects, but rather the basis for possible reintegration when one learns, through self-knowledge, to accept these 'alienated' moments. Accepting oneself—including all one’s contradictory traits—becomes an important step on the path toward harmonizing the inner world.

Another fragment from the same file reads:
"Accepting oneself allows one to see an element of opposition within oneself. When we begin to explore ourselves in this sense or in relation to any other detail of our isolated lives, we tend towards truly diabolical reasoning…"

This idea underscores that when we accept and analyze even those parts of ourselves that seem undesirable or foreign, we may discover not only darker aspects but also potentially positive qualities. Rejecting the suppression of these aspects and recognizing their role in the structure of the personality can transform internal 'struggle' into a process of self-revelation and unification.

Another important point is raised in the following statement ( link txt):
"And here arises a profound need for a new self-knowledge, one that will exert a powerful influence on the internal structure of the personality—especially on its consciousness, its self-perception, and self-determination. This process may be long and arduous, but it is precisely what ensures the harmonization of the inner world and helps integrate the various components of the personality."

Thus, deep self-knowledge makes it possible to perceive the complexity and multifaceted nature of the self, and accepting those parts that seem externally or internally opposed enables a dialogue between conflicting aspects. Through this process, it is not merely about suppressing or eliminating inner fragmentation but actively transforming contradictions into a source of inner wholeness and harmony.

Supporting citation(s):
"Disintegration, 'distribution,' or the multiplicity of the personality is primarily recognized in the opposition of the 'self' to those moments that are more or less alienated from it. The self, in this case, either remains undefined and unrevealed, 'primitive,' or emerges as an actively unfolding new multi-unity, or appears as a relative recombination of the self with what was previously alienated." (source: link txt)

"Accepting oneself allows one to see an element of opposition within oneself. When we begin to explore ourselves in this sense or in relation to any other detail of our isolated lives, we tend towards truly diabolical reasoning." (source: link txt)

"And here arises a profound need for a new self-knowledge, one that will exert a powerful influence on the internal structure of the personality—especially on its consciousness, its self-perception, and self-determination. This process may be long and arduous, but it is precisely what ensures the harmonization of the inner world and helps integrate the various components of the personality." (source: link txt)