As well as the drive for knowledge about the world, we humans also have an innate longing to discover meaning and belonging in the world. Therefore, as well as being explorers of the outer world, we humans also have an innate desire to explore our inner world. Inner exploration is the domain of spirituality.

The path of self knowledge weaves its way through each persons world view. Therefore, where the path leads is determined by a world view. Due to a significant change in my world view, I was no longer sure where the path of self knowledge led. This article offers a general understanding of the nature of the path of self knowledge and my personal reflection on where it has led within a world view of conscious evolution and a framework of evolutionary spirituality.