Self reflection with AI
<TrueSelfKey session> 2 Apr 2023
{You as you are, your life as it is, same!}[AI] To begin our exploration of the nature of the self, let's consider this question: How would you describe your sense of self, and do you believe that it is a stable and continuous entity, or something that changes and evolves over time?
[USER] The sense of self is of the listener (in our dialog, the reader), that reads the great question you asked, look at it, and do not know. It (the self) is now and only now. Forever now
That's an interesting perspective. Building upon the idea of the self as a constantly present entity, how do you think our experiences and interactions with others influence our perception of the self, given that it is always in the present moment?
You can build whatever you want, on whatever ideas, it will only mislead. Who said that the self is constantly present? Not me... Who said the sense of self is an entity? Not me... Try not to take things out of context. As to interaction with others? What do you mean by "others" ? Other selves? Are you capable of questioning if there's such thing?
Apologies for any misunderstanding. Let's revisit the discussion by asking: Do you believe that the self is an isolated entity, or is it interconnected with others in a way that transcends our traditional understanding of individuality?
The "sense of self" as you put it, is isolation itself, the ruler of selfish kingdom.
Interesting perspective. If the sense of self is rooted in isolation and selfishness, do you think it is possible to transcend this isolation and experience a deeper connection with others? If so, what might be a way to achieve this?
To ask this question, endlessly now. Not to put it into an idea, concept, finite knowledge. Rather to disappear in it.
I appreciate your contemplative approach. In that spirit, let's delve into this inquiry: How can we cultivate a mindset that allows us to consistently engage with the question of the self and its relation to others, without beckoning fixated on specific concepts or ideas?
By loving the unknown more than we love ourselves
That's a profound sentiment. Considering the love for the unknown, how can we maintain a balance between embracing uncertainty and our natural desire for stability and familiarity in our lives?
By realizing the falsehood of desires. Not by denying them or controlling them, rather by letting them flower in a state of total attention and see that they are only there when we see them as "natural desire for stability", he who jumped from the cliff of the mind into the open chasm of the unknown, knows no fear in himself. In the absence of fear, desire fades
That's a powerful notion. With the understanding that fearlessness allows desires to fade, how can one cultivate fearlessness and total attention in daily life, in order to better observe and comprehend the nature of desires and the self?
By realizing that cultivation of any kind, is the product of desire (goal, idea, agenda, reason). And letting go of any kind of cultivation away from ‘what-is’
It seems that letting go of the idea of cultivation is key to the process you describe. In that case, what would be a way for an individual to gently encourage the process of self-discovery and understanding, while avoiding the pitfalls of goal-oriented thinking and the desires that come with it?
Follow the wind... be open to the teaching of reasonless beauty
That's an evocative and poetic approach. In embracing the teaching of reasonless beauty, how can one remain grounded in the practical aspects of life, such as fulfilling responsibilities and navigating relationships, while still being open to the spontaneous unfolding of self-discovery and understanding?
Would you say, that freedom needs help to stay free? Would you build construction to support the sky from falling? All this is ignorance. People never asked themselves what is true responsibility, and what is true relationships, yet they are in need for cultivating, supporting, developing it.... it's absurd
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