#trueself

[ottercola]

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[azspot]

How does one discover the “true self” in a world governed by algorithms? What does divine presence mean in an age of information overflow? As technology increasingly shapes human consciousness, what are we becoming? And what role can religion play in this transformation?

The Universe as Sacred Story: Bridging Science and Spirit

[donotdestroy]

Temper

A Zen student came to Bankei and complained: “Master, I have an ungovernable temper. How can I cure it?”

“You have something very strange,” replied Bankei. “Let me see what you have.”

“Just now I cannot show it to you,” replied the other.

“When can you show it to me?” asked Bankei.

“It arises unexpectedly,” replied the student.

“Then,” concluded Bankei, “it must not be your own true nature. If it were, you could show it to me at any time. When you were born you did not have it, and your parents did not give it to you. Think that over.”

[unpopradicalism]

" Who are any of us, anyway? We all generally operate on this notion of a true self. Yet, is there really such a thing as a true self? "

[realanastasiagree]

Sensuality is about expressing your true self.

[theloulouge]

Reminder Reflections 193

The best part of being authentic is that there is no image to maintain. You will delight some and disturb others, and none of it will concern the truth of your being.

[caesarandthecity]

The Painful Path of Self-Knowledge

Self-knowledge hurts. It breaks you. Turns you inside out. Suddenly, you start seeing the world with different eyes, from a new perspective, in a completely different reality. And this new reality, at first, it hurts. It’s painful. Because it’s not what you want to see, it’s what you need to see. I watched people I loved become the worst versions of themselves, right before my eyes, in the blink of an eye.

Self-knowledge, if you allow it, changes every aspect of your life. And all you need to do is embrace it. Even where you thought there was order, self-knowledge brings chaos, destroys everything, and then rebuilds it all over again, in a solid, authentic way that truly connects with who you are.

Self-knowledge is a dance, an activity, maybe even a hobby. You spend time with it, then step away, only to return and dive deeper. It’s a constant dance. You question everything in your life. Questions and answers arise like a game, and before you know it, superficial issues lead you to dive into something much deeper, something hidden deep in your soul, waiting to be brought to the surface. This journey to bring what’s hidden to the surface is the true "Hero’s Journey." It’s mine, it’s your journey. It comes from deep within the soul, where self-knowledge reveals your true self, your essence, what you really came to be in this world.

And self-knowledge is liberating. Because it gives you such an understanding of yourself that, inevitably, you begin to understand others better. You start noticing energies, feelings, pain, hurt, joy... things that once went unnoticed. It’s not just about seeing, it’s about feeling together. It’s understanding that the emotions someone shows are real and match what they’re expressing, and vice versa. It’s beautiful, but it’s painful. For me, it was devastating because it made me reevaluate all my relationships, and I realized that in all of them, I was being abused.

I had to take action. I had to cut those people out, one by one. Because I learned that where there is abuse, there is no love. Dependence is much more painful than love. I grew up being abused by a family I believed was mine, and I learned that it was never love. It was always abuse. Always. And I had to cut them out, one by one. Along with that, I reevaluated all my friends, my friendships, what I thought was true friendship. And that hurt even more.

I had friends I thought would be forever, friends who were like brothers and sisters, you know? The kind of friends you imagine you’ll carry with you for the rest of your life. But those relationships I had to reassess. And after understanding that I needed to cut them out, I realized I was much happier, complete, and free... alone. I know people are afraid of this. Who wants to reassess a marriage when they know they’re not happy? Who wants to reevaluate their relationship with their parents when they believe they’re perfect, and that they deserve to suffer? Who wants to rethink their job when it gives them status and money, but not happiness? Who wants to face the mirror, knowing they don’t like what they see and do nothing to change it? Who wants to accept their own flaws, their own shadows, bring them to light, work on them, embrace them? Who wants to ask for forgiveness for all they’ve done, and worse, learn to forgive for those apologies that were never received? Who wants to see the lies told right to their face, coming from the ones they love the most?

Self-knowledge is a war you have to fight. But the most interesting thing about this war is that there is only one winner, and that winner is you. In self-knowledge, you don’t lose, nor do you win. You learn. And there’s no other path but to move forward and rise.

A life without self-knowledge is a life not lived. And for those who feel the call, don’t deny it. Just begin the journey.

[fiftyshadesofselfdestruction]

The world is too cruel for someone like me; so full of love, I see good in everybody. 

[lachkegeetanjali]

In Search of True Identity. (on Wattpad) https://www.wattpad.com/story/342209574-in-search-of-true-identity?utm_source=web&utm_medium=tumblr&utm_content=share_myworks&wp_uname=lachkegeetanjali&wp_originator=XCzm8IQ813eu3%2F2HnKsCO6aoAGatPhAvQO0%2BT9r5EVzMa42gRlYiMCN0kh1%2F94BoaA92X2GFVzgVj4RAjaem48JaB0e25%2FN53fKgufk7hBlqMkCDvAMmfg4Dx4HKrQ8%2F Following one's passion is the only way to embrace one's true self. Amber, an aspiring writer has to grapple with a creative block, constant rejections and self-doubt before finally discovering her true identity as a Writer. When she authors a play for the stage Amber learns that she too is capable of achieving great things in life. This short story calls upon the readers to experience the journey of budding writers and to reflect on their own dreams.

[monriatitans]

STUPIDITY QUOTE 1 OF 3 Tuesday, January 31, 2023

"I like solitude. It is when you truly hear and speak your natural, unadulterated mind, and out comes your most stupid self as well as your most intelligent self. It is when you realize who you are and the extents of the good and the evils which you are capable of." - Criss Jami, Killosophy

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[azspot]

I learned the terms “True Self” and “false self” from Thomas Merton (1915–1968)—words he used to clarify what Jesus surely meant when he said that we must die to ourselves or we must “lose ourselves to find ourselves” (Mark 8:35). Merton rightly recognized that it was not the body self that had to “die” (which much of Christian history seemed to believe), but the “false self.” Our attachment to our small, separate, false self must die to allow our True Self—our basic and unchangeable identity in God—to live fully and freely.

Richard Rohr

[donotdestroy]

"Zen is not some kind of excitement, but concentration on our usual everyday routine."

— Shunryu Suzuki

[manoasha]

Live in the Moment with Osho

Be-nir to become Osho, an Indian philosopher and spiritual leader, was often misunderstood by society. His teachings, however, were simple and aimed at creating awareness about the natural emotions and feelings of human beings. He never encouraged anyone to suppress their emotions or feelings, but rather to welcome them with awareness. Osho believed that understanding and accepting our emotions…

[theloulouge]

Reminder Reflections 70

“Not everyone deserves to know the real you. Let them criticize who they think you are.” – Chetan Bhagat

[softdiamondpetals]

🌿✨ The Power of Living Authentically ✨🌿

There is a unique kind of beauty in living authentically, like a vibrant painting bursting with color, each stroke an honest expression of who you truly are. To live authentically is to let go of the masks, the expectations, and to step into your truth, unafraid of how it might shift the world around you.

When you embrace your truest self, you begin to dance with life in a way that feels effortless, like the wind flowing through a field of wildflowers. There's a gentle strength in vulnerability, a quiet power in being unapologetically YOU.

No more hiding in the shadows, no more dimming your light. Living authentically means showing up with all your flaws and your wonders, your quirks and your brilliance. It’s knowing that your worth is not defined by someone else’s perception, but by the way you honor your own soul.

The world is full of noise, of distractions, of pressures to conform, but there’s something infinitely more magical about walking your own path, stepping to your own rhythm, and embracing the fullness of your being.

So, let go of the need to be anything other than yourself. Wear your truth like a crown, let it shine brighter than any expectation, and watch as the world reflects back the beauty of your authenticity. 🌟