Consciousness
In form – human
A person with a name – identity
Part of a culture, social status, religion – identity refined
Acquiring an education, trade, profession, purpose – identity reinforced
A unique, special, person with gifts and talents – identity and separation reinforced
Life experiences – defenses installed
Dark nights of the soul – hints of something more; or identity retrenchment
Glimpses of spirit – becoming a seeker
Resolving hindrances, obscurations, defilements – defenses lowered
Training, practice, insight – the lure of knowing, power, control – new identity emerging
Attachment to becoming a healer, sage, teacher, author, part of the spiritual community – new identity reinforced
Awareness as witness – perspectives on identity
Aware of being aware – observing phenomenon and identity
Reconciliation of existence and non-existence – transient nature of identity
Inner spaciousness, emptiness, space in everything – identity quavering
Awareness of emptiness – beyond identity – ground of being
Equanimity and humor in participation
Knowing
I am
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