There is a companion that never leaves us. A witness who knows our every action, thought and feeling. A judge who admonishes, warns and reveals with a clear voice who we really are. What is its name? Conscience.

Let's look into this inner mirror. It shows us not only our outward appearance, but also our true self - unadulterated, without masks or embellishments. It is a look that is often uncomfortable because it reveals our faults, our mistakes, our wasted time and our missed opportunities. How often have we hidden from it, ignored its voice or even rejected it? And yet it is there. Always.

Our conscience speaks to us in moments of silence, when the external noise stops. It reminds us of our untapped potential, our neglected duties, our longing for truthfulness. It is the inner admonisher that shows us where we have failed to live up to our true nature.

But what exactly is conscience? It is our spirit, the incorruptible witness of our being. It is the inner authority that reminds us that every action, every decision has consequences. It is the judge that measures our actions - not by external standards, but by the law of truth that is deeply rooted within us.

Conscience shows us where we have strayed from our inner path, where our ego has taken over, where we have strayed from the truth. It holds up a mirror to us: How have we treated our time? How have we treated friendship, goodwill, trust? Where have we been careless, ungrateful or even hurtful? Have we used our resources - be they money, knowledge or our own strength - wisely or squandered them?

Our conscience is relentless. It examines our whole life and shows us where we have failed. But it does not condemn us - it gives us the opportunity to recognise and change. It shows us the conflict between our desires and our obligations, the struggle between duty and inclination, between truth and self-deception.

We often repress this inner voice. But the more we avoid it, the louder it becomes. We can flee from many things - from responsibility, from truth, from consequences. But we cannot escape our conscience. It is with us all our lives, whether we want to hear it or not.

But this inviolable authority is also a gift. For those who face it, who have the courage to look into the mirror of their conscience, recognise themselves - not as the product of their circumstances, but as the creators of their own lives. They gain clarity about their true destiny.

Conscience is not an enemy - it is our greatest ally. It is not there to torment us, but to guide us. For those who have the courage to listen to it, a door opens to true insight. And perhaps that is the key to a fulfilled life.