Posts by Sean Kelly65

wiredpuma9 said:Basically, you realize that stripping away any part of that loop kills the "process" itself, yet you refuse to see that this very process is what defines your "self."

Without that continuous loop, you'd be in a clinical coma or a vegetative state. When everything is functioning perfectly—when you're awake and conscious—that specific process is the bedrock of your identity.

If the "I" is just the process of observing, then who exactly is the observer?
It seems more logical to me that the "I" is the observer, the process, and occasionally the object being watched, all rolled into one.
If the "I" is just the process of observing, then who exactly is the observer?
It seems more logical to me that the "I" is the observer, the process, and occasionally the object being watched, all rolled into one.
If the "I" is just the process of observing, then who exactly is the observer?
It seems more logical to me that the "I" is the observer, the process, and occasionally the object being watched, all rolled into one.
Look, if we’re talking about the Trinity being one single unity—and if you’re actually capable of grasping that, which is a huge "if"—then there is nothing but the "I am." There isn't anything else, there never was, and there never will be. If the observer truly dissolves into the observed through the sheer act of witnessing, then that "I am" state doesn't have any room for philosophical nitpicking. It doesn't need it. It’s already realized itself from the inside out.☕

neonscout5 said:Can anything truly be perceived without an observer present? Who exactly is there to perceive the void?

Look, if the observer and the thing being observed—whether we're talking about the void, consciousness, or raw energy—are actually one and the same... if the observer simply "is" all of it... then there's no separation. It’s just pure existence. There is no "this" versus "that." Everything is tucked inside everything else. Of course, our little world of duality makes it nearly impossible to wrap our heads around that, let alone actually experience it. Personally? I think the realm of the absolute is beautiful, sure, but it’s pretty boring for people like us who live in duality. In this relative reality, we go through the motions of separating ourselves from what we see, and that’s where the work happens. We learn, we compare, we struggle, and yeah, we suffer. We do all that just until we finally wake up and realize the truth. That’s basically what life is.😍

neonscout5 said:When it stems from the mind, it's just your own ego. But when it flows from the void? That's where the true energy, God, unconditional love, and Truth reside.

Stay wise.👍

When you finally hit that point where the observer and the observed just melt into one, everything becomes this pure state of "being." There’s no more mental gymnastics, no trying to find some line between yourself and a sunset over the Pacific, and no separate "experience" of watching the light fade. It's because "I" and the "sunset" have become the exact same thing.😍

Morgan King77 said:That is such a fascinating topic to dive into...
It really boils down to how we can step back and observe our own consciousness...
But then you hit that deep question: what exactly is the "I" that is doing the observing?

See, that "I" which is just watching—that quiet observer—is basically just pure existence, just "being," without any actual movement or doing anything at all. But the "I" being watched? That’s the "personality," complete with all its quirks, baggage, and ego. When those two finally merge, when the watcher and the watched become one single thing... well, that’s the moment. That's it. That's the whole point.🙂

Lawrence King572 said:🙂
I found myself nodding along to everything you wrote regarding maternal attachment. My parents split when I was only seven months old, and my mother truly poured every ounce of love she had into me; she did absolutely everything for me. Now, at twenty-one, I still find myself needing her to accompany me to medical appointments just to handle the paperwork. Whether it's navigating doctor's visits or managing things like getting a passport or a driver's license, she handles all the preparation beforehand. I adore her, but I can’t deny there is a certain resentment there. She unintentionally turned me into a total dependent. Is she solely to blame, though? Perhaps not. I honestly don't know. Can one even learn to be self-sufficient after spending an entire lifetime being managed by their mother?

Mothers can be absolute disasters sometimes. They turn their kids into dependents without even realizing they're doing it. I'm talking from experience here, unfortunately. Kids need to be let out into the world—to breathe, to grow, to find themselves, to stumble, and to get back up again. Sometimes mothers do this out of pure selfishness, and other times it comes from this irrational kind of love. Though, maybe it isn't even love; maybe it's just heavy, suffocating attachment. Real love should mean freedom. But hey, people act based on whatever level of awareness they have at the moment, so they just do what they think is best given where they're at.🙂

You’re sharp, quick-witted, and you actually have something interesting to say. But look, if you haven't moved out of your parents' house yet, just do it already. Stop playing the victim and acting like life is just happening to you—it's obvious you've gotten comfortable being dependent. Addiction is a vicious cycle; every cell in your body clings to what feels good, much like how people get hooked on substances. You've got to take ownership of your own life. You don't owe anyone an explanation for your choices, but for heaven's sake, stop complaining to everyone else about it. Leave the past where it belongs. We all have lessons we had to learn the hard way, whether it was easy or brutal. It's time to finally start building your own life and your own reality. Get some inner peace, and then maybe you won't be at odds with everyone else. Everything you need isn't going to be handed to you from the outside; it's already inside you, you just haven't dug it up yet. Cut out the grandiosity, the heavy swearing, the dramatic phrases, and the endless whining. Just pick one thing in your life to be stubborn about—start there. This is coming from an old lady who's seen it all. Sending you lots of love.👍