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Explorations of Self - 2 March-20 July 2009HummingBird said Mar 2, 5:20 AM: |
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What is this self which I refer to as ‘I’? |
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Re: 1. Explorations of SelfMeenakshi said Mar 2, 9:35 AM: |
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This is possibly the most important question : Who am I. |
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Re: 1. Explorations of SelfHummingBird said Mar 3, 1:24 AM: |
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Meenakshi, I’m enjoying this journey with you |
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Re: 1. Explorations of SelfHummingBird said Mar 3, 9:08 AM: |
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I am not ego. I am a ‘non self’. Ego is my temporary awareness of self which believes it is my ‘eternal self’. |
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Re: 1. Explorations of SelfMeenakshi said Mar 5, 5:27 PM: |
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What is this self which I refer to as ‘I’? |
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Re: 1. Explorations of Selfdebyemm said Mar 6, 9:56 PM: |
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[1] What is this self which I refer to as ‘I’? |
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Re: 1. Explorations of SelfHummingBird said Mar 7, 2:57 AM: |
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thought provoking, thank you |
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Re: 1. Explorations of SelfJenny said Mar 7, 4:06 AM: |
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1. The I is that which is the thinking awareness of myself that is sometimes here and sometimes out beyond the body. |
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Re: 1. Explorations of Selfdebyemm said Mar 8, 5:17 PM: |
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Jenny, |
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Re: 1. Explorations of Selfwaterheart said Apr 30, 10:42 AM: |
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I like the idea of the ego as a garment,something to put on in the world as protection…but in balance with I (awareness) |
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Re: 1. Explorations of SelfNicole said May 12, 6:22 AM: |
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These questions are difficult to answer because there are so many ways I, ego and self are used, even by me, but that's ok. I will go with what resonates today… |
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Re: 1. Explorations of SelfHummingBird said May 12, 10:41 AM: |
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As this thread evolves I become aware the word ego may have different meanings for different people. No Furniture Empty I speak like music I am |
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Re: 1. Explorations of Selfsoccermom said Jun 1, 1:45 AM: |
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A hundred years ago, when I was at university, we learned that the self consists of 3 parts. The ego, the superego and the id. The ego is the self that we present to the world, the superego is what regulates us (or I suppose our conscience) the id is that primitive part of us that we need to keep in check to be accepted into society. |
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Re: 1. Explorations of SelfHummingBird said Jun 1, 2:33 AM: |
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Giving you a hug as you recognise the need to follow the heart - your heart |
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Re: 1. Explorations of SelfGodess of Love [no longer around] said Jun 3, 8:54 PM: |
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http://authenticsoul.gaia.com/blog/2009/6/world-event-love-globally-the-world-is-invited?printable=1 |
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Re: 1. Explorations of SelfGodess of Love [no longer around] said Jun 4, 4:20 PM: |
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http://authenticsoul.gaia.com/blog/2009/6/love-globally-for-free?printable=1 |
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Re: 1. Explorations of Selfiljungseansassonsalaam said Jun 5, 2:33 PM: |
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The self cannot change the past. The self cannot know the future. We can grok the odds and guess at the probability and we cannot know for certain. |
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Re: 1. Explorations of SelfGodess of Love [no longer around] said Jun 5, 5:23 PM: |
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http://authenticsoul.gaia.com/blog/2009/6/off-on-a-much-needed?printable=1 |
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Re: 1. Explorations of Selfiljungseansassonsalaam said Jun 6, 4:52 PM: |
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First this one wants to say hi to anyone else walking this labyrinth: Godess and hummingbird and soccermom. This one is listing anyone recent and will say hi to others as they come on. |
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Re: 1. Explorations of SelfHummingBird said Jun 8, 11:04 AM: |
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Iljung, I enjoyed reading your lines, thank you. |
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Re: 1. Explorations of SelfLee said Jun 19, 9:04 PM: |
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What is this self which I refer to as ‘I’? |
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Re: 1. Explorations of SelfHummingBird said Jun 20, 4:58 AM: |
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Lee, thank you for sharing your well researched, thought through and felt post |
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Re: 1. Explorations of SelfZephyr said Jun 20, 3:20 AM: |
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What is this self which I refer to as ‘I’? |
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Re: 1. Explorations of SelfHummingBird said Jun 20, 5:00 AM: |
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Zephyr you are so good at following your heart and gut feelings |
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Re: 1. Explorations of SelfZephyr said Jun 20, 2:29 PM: |
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Anna, thank you, it was drummed into me as a child, be true to your self, ie what is in the heart. I have always been grateful for that, and it's not something I wish to change, feelings are there for a reason, I have learned to heed them. |
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Re: 1. Explorations of SelfHummingBird said Jun 21, 5:26 AM: |
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Whoever drummed this into you, Zephyr, was an excellent teacher! |
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Re: 1. Explorations of SelfZephyr said Jun 22, 12:10 AM: |
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Reading all your comments set me thinking about ego generally in relation to all of creation which I see as perfection, we are a part of creation, All that Is, therefore a part of that perfection in All that Is. Just thinking aloud, here I resonate with Jenny, ego like everything else is there for a purpose, a part of the perfection of creations design. I also see love and intelligence in all of creation, which is in each of us in the inner core or spirit, so perhaps ego is perfect when aligned with true self inner core/ spirit? When we stray from true inner self to outer material it becomes puffed up and often rebounds on us? Natures way of bringing us back to spirit? It works this way for me, how about you? |
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Re: 1. Explorations of SelfHummingBird said Jun 22, 2:31 PM: |
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interesting probing, Zephyr. I like this line - I also see love and intelligence in all of creation. |
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Re: 1. Explorations of SelfZephyr said Jun 22, 3:01 PM: |
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Anna, I respect and appreciate your own personal view, but I see it another way , perhaps it is our different understanding of ego. I see diversity as integral in All, and each part interrelated, interdependent even, contributing more to the whole, not as each one separate, but as many facets of One. If ego is the self that we present to the world and we are being our true self then I don't see ego as an error, I accept it would be in error if we present a false front, pretending to be something we are not. I try to keep my mind open to change and new ideas, but that is how I see it at the moment. |
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Re: 1. Explorations of SelfMeenakshi said Jun 22, 6:12 PM: |
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As flow and vibration of particles seems to be the essence of the created world, I have begun to see ego as a space, place, level or dimension that the Self occupies or visits or is aware of. |
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Re: 1. Explorations of SelfZephyr said Jun 23, 3:16 AM: |
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Meenakshi, agreed flow and vibration produce constant change and flux, but if we are in the moment we see as it is? Play and game is imaginative and may be useful in promoting change, and evolution, or less useful if untrue, but is not as is? |
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Re: 1. Explorations of SelfHummingBird said Jun 23, 6:48 AM: |
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Zephyr can you please expand on your last post - I'm a bit confused about exactly what you're saying |
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Re: 1. Explorations of SelfHummingBird said Jun 23, 6:45 AM: |
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Zephyr, it seems we use the word differently. I can easily flow with what you are saying. |
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Re: 1. Explorations of SelfZephyr said Jun 23, 10:37 AM: |
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Which word Anna? Do you mean ego? Interested to see how we interpret differently. |
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Re: 1. Explorations of SelfZephyr said Jun 23, 12:17 PM: |
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I went to read your blog on ego Anna, I follow your reasoning, and we do see the universe differently, though as you said you are changing your view. It is my view of the universe that shapes my view on self. You saw the universe as something unchanging/constant - and are seing it differently now. |
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Re: 1. Explorations of SelfMeenakshi said Jun 23, 2:29 PM: |
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Actually, Zephyr, to me, flow and vibration are the way to be in the moment. |
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Re: 1. Explorations of SelfZephyr said Jun 24, 1:07 AM: |
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Quote Actually, Zephyr, to me, flow and vibration are the way to be in the moment. |
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Re: 1. Explorations of SelfHummingBird said Jun 24, 1:45 AM: |
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Thank you for your reply, Zephyr. We say things like 'I see the universe as…' |
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Re: 1. Explorations of SelfZephyr said Jun 24, 3:38 AM: |
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Yes, my right is dominant but I have developed the left to come very close too,balance is important to me also. So looking at it logically, if I this part of the universe that we call I is the whole universe then Anna remains, Gien myself all others all creatures all plants, the stars planets just do not exist, they are an illusion? How then does this universe that is all that is create baby universes and become more than it is? Surely that involves creation and a creator? |
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Re: 1. Explorations of SelfHummingBird said Jun 24, 4:57 AM: |
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Zephyr, my sense is that, Anna, Gien, Zephyr, all others, all creatures, all plants, the stars, planets are all what we're referring to as 'the universe'- maybe we are not both seeing this word in the same way - my sense is there is no 'outside' - this universe that is all that is creating baby universes and becoming more than it is, is the divine creator or Oneness. |
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Re: 1. Explorations of SelfMeenakshi said Jun 24, 5:38 AM: |
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I'm so enjoying this play of energies. It's begun to seem that when I feel flow, it's play and when I feel plan, it's game….In the past few days I've become aware that I'm trying to talk from that bridge between the brains. The connection, which is something that's always fascinated me. It's the connections between the brain, and the language of using both [sides of the] brains simultaneously that is so amazing-and challenging. |
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Re: 1. Explorations of SelfBhatta said Jul 12, 6:45 PM: |
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What is this self which I refer to as ‘I’? |
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Re: 1. Explorations of SelfHummingBird said Jul 13, 2:17 AM: |
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thank you Bhatta - that's a really lovely post. I resonate with it and find this part helpful - and hence never really come back to let others know the answer(s
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Re: 1. Explorations of SelfFastDart said Jul 13, 3:11 PM: |
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I have been following this exploration of self and now have stumbled upon something to fill out the gaps in my own skin garment. Thanks for that one Ralph!! |
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Re: 1. Explorations of SelfJenny said Jul 19, 5:50 AM: |
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Have just returned to this thread after some time away from it. Wish I had kept a closer eye on it, interesting conversation. |
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Re: 1. Explorations of SelfHummingBird said Jul 19, 6:50 AM: |
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lovely to see you again, Jenny! |
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Re: 1. Explorations of SelfJenny said Jul 19, 2:54 PM: |
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Anna, Could we have a link to the orientation guide in the “About this group” in top right corner please? |
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Re: 1. Explorations of SelfHummingBird said Jul 19, 9:48 PM: |
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thank you, Jenny for assisting in making our group more helpful! |
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Re: 1. Explorations of SelfJenny said Jul 20, 2:44 AM: |
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Hey Anna, was it already there and I just didnt look? |
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Re: 1. Explorations of SelfHummingBird said Jul 20, 2:49 AM: |
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nope, I added it at your suggestion |
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Re: 1. Explorations of SelfHummingBird said Jul 20, 2:57 AM: |
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Dear Members, I'm locking this thread as it's becoming too long and therefore taking ages to open. It is continued here - Explorations of Self |
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