If you engage in self-study of your own nature—your likes and dislikes, your egoic mind patterns—through mindfulness, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of yourself. When you’re confused about your own nature, how can you cultivate meaningful relationships with others? Harmony must begin within; only then can you bring harmony to those around you. Live your life like a banyan tree: deeply rooted and ever-growing. For more on building relationships, read my book Falling in Love with Karma.