(03-02-2016, 05:20 PM)Bring4th_Austin Wrote: In fact, I am very happy that I came to terms with mortality before my spiritual awakening, as otherwise I might still wonder whether I am tricking myself. The idea of my consciousness ceasing to exist does not bug me, and I thank my experiences with anti-spirituality for that. I am more secure in my beliefs and why I believe them because of that.
I guess my question is: how can one legitimately value the self, and be okay with complete and utter annihilation of that self? I'm genuinely curious how that is resolved psychologically in people who believe that. Because it seems like a contradiction to me. How can a person that places any value whatsoever on consciousness not be bugged by its annihilation?
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