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Consider the ancient imperative “know thyself”. How can different ways of knowing help us as individuals and communities to achieve this goal? Shakespeare once said, “Life is but a stage and men merely players on it.” In order for us to become main characters on this stage, instead of mere extras, we must be able to truly identify who we are as individuals first. After this has been accomplished we can find out how we …

…and the extras. If you are that extra, then be happy with the fact that you actually had a chance to be in the play. Maybe if you show that you are capable of indeed being a supporting character or a main character, then the director will elevate you to that position. Ram Dass says, “When I don’t know who I am, I serve you. When I know who I am, I am you.”