Continued from Part 2 We've established previously that the Self is pure consciousness. One thing I would like to add is that the Self is continuously turning back and witnessing itself. When consciousness recognizes itself continuously, life is experienced from this perspective. We are consciousness having a human experience. This realization is a monumental step … Continue reading Who Am I? A Journey into Awakening – Part 3
Who Am I? A Journey into Awakening – Part 2
Cosmic Consciousness - Continued There are 2 distinct stages in Cosmic Consciousness: witnessing and awakening. During witnessing, one becomes the detached observer of their own thoughts, emotions, and experiences. We may observe life from a neutral perspective. We may start to experience a continuity of awareness that permeates waking, dreaming, and sleeping. However, like any … Continue reading Who Am I? A Journey into Awakening – Part 2
Who Am I? A Journey into Awakening – Part 1
For the first post of 2024, I will attempt to answer life's main question: Who am I? I shall use my own experiences and realizations to explain. The Initial YearsWhen we first arrive in this world, we form a deep connection with our mother. This bond then shapes our earliest perception of the world. Our … Continue reading Who Am I? A Journey into Awakening – Part 1
Unraveling the Ego
The ego is a complex construct that shapes our sense of identity. It acts as our personal lens through which we perceive and interact with the world, functioning as the inner narrator that continually defines who we are based on our experiences, beliefs, and identifications. Despite its complexity, the ego can be distilled into two … Continue reading Unraveling the Ego
