Three parts/Three players/Three phenomena:
1 Myself
2 Others
3 The ‘Field’/The Environment
Each one of these must be engaged and investigated NON-JUDGMENTALLY and with balance.
At first, that is hard to do.
Our emotional reactions are powerful, compelling, and seemingly authoritative. But, gradually, as we begin to gain perspective on emotion itself and thought itself, it becomes possible to begin proper exploration.
As a young person, I put A LOT of energy into investigating myself. Some energy into investigating others. And very little into investigating the field.
But each part is of equal importance.
None of this is for the purpose of “winning” anything. If you think that, you’re still a young ape playing the banana game.
It’s for the purpose of living a good life.