Through last week\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s practices and yesterday\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s phone discussion, I experienced a great appreciation for the self:<\/p>\n
Within our species, the self is universal; we all operate the same way and that gives us connection, understanding and empathy.<\/p>\n
We can consciously set\/alter the mood, the automatic self reacts<\/em> to stimuli pre-consciously (audio command to raise arm) and brings us safely into consciousness where we can respond<\/em> with free will (lower arm, notice arm, judge arm).<\/p>\n Although the layers of the self (culture, history, memories, etc.) are tightly integrated (perhaps through evolution), I think we can become aware of and modulate their influence on our conscious responses.<\/p>\n Do you suppose consciousness is a layer of the self?<\/p>\n Linda<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Through last week\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s practices and yesterday\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s phone discussion, I experienced a great appreciation for the self: Within our species, the self is universal; we all operate the same way and that gives us connection, understanding and empathy. We can consciously … Continue reading