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The end goal of incorporating Unlearning the Self into your life is liberation from the suffering caused by attachment to a fixed, separate self. Recognizing the 'self' as a fluid, contingent process can lead to greater peace and happiness, as it allows you to let go of self-centered concerns and anxieties. It also fosters a sense of unity and interconnectedness with others and the world, promoting empathy and understanding. Ultimately, Unlearning the Self is a profound journey of self-transcendence that paves the way for the realization of nonduality - the understanding that all of existence is deeply interdependent and unified. | The end goal of incorporating Unlearning the Self into your life is liberation from the suffering caused by attachment to a fixed, separate self. Recognizing the 'self' as a fluid, contingent process can lead to greater peace and happiness, as it allows you to let go of self-centered concerns and anxieties. It also fosters a sense of unity and interconnectedness with others and the world, promoting empathy and understanding. Ultimately, Unlearning the Self is a profound journey of self-transcendence that paves the way for the realization of nonduality - the understanding that all of existence is deeply interdependent and unified. | ||
== Lenses of Association == | == Primary Lenses of Association == | ||
The Lenses of Association highlight crucial aspects that illuminate our path to unity and interconnectedness, providing a nuanced understanding and application of nondual principles. | The Lenses of Association highlight crucial aspects that illuminate our path to unity and interconnectedness, providing a nuanced understanding and application of nondual principles. | ||
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=== Unity === | === Unity === | ||
Unity refers to the concept of oneness, the underlying reality that all forms and phenomena are interrelated and interconnected. This signifies that you are not an isolated entity but are connected to the wider universe in complex and profound ways. Unity can be fostered by practicing compassion, empathy, and understanding, and recognizing the impact of your actions on others and the world around you. The ultimate goal is to foster a deeper sense of connection and belonging, which can lead to greater compassion, empathy, and harmonious living. | Unity refers to the concept of oneness, the underlying reality that all forms and phenomena are interrelated and interconnected. This signifies that you are not an isolated entity but are connected to the wider universe in complex and profound ways. Unity can be fostered by practicing compassion, empathy, and understanding, and recognizing the impact of your actions on others and the world around you. The ultimate goal is to foster a deeper sense of connection and belonging, which can lead to greater compassion, empathy, and harmonious living. However, beyond even these worthwhile goals, Unity is about placing all conscious experience on the same equal footing, including all of what we call existence, with the final realization being that consciousness is not part of existence, but rather that existence is within consciousness. | ||
== Other Lenses = | |||
The other lenses of Association are additional ways of exploring and expanding our quest to Unlearn the Self. | |||
=== Self-reflection === | === Self-reflection === | ||