06-18-2012, 02:18 AM
I have interjected and responded to the subject of identity in my query thread, but will post the reply here as well to add to this particular topic of discussion:
When taking the notion of identity into consideration one must analyze the multitudinous levels which it corresponds to and encompasses. In an environment whose primary basis is that of individuation and separation, individual identity is emphasized and relegated as being necessitated, exclusive not only to the human being but to all the observable contents within this environment. One perceives a color or shape and identifies it as being a distinct color or shape due to its attributes and the given linguistic denotation. A sound is identified as being a sound when it is perceived, and greater distinction is given when the qualities of that sound such as pitch, tone, or intensity are considered and a more refined identity is applied when the origin of the sound is discovered, be it from an animal or from a nearby event. Thus, the individual entity too experiences identity in various degrees of distinction and supposed recognition. Identification is inevitable, for each and every being has some attribute or aspect about itself which distinguishes it from another. There are some who choose to identify and perceive themselves as fields of consciousnesses. There are other who identify themselves as being flesh and blood creatures, who further identify themselves with their given names, their physical appearances, their desires, their experiences, their occupations, or any number of associations deemed most comfortable to align with and what is believed to be most representative of the individual entity. Then there are others whose perception of identity is such that it is understood that the true identity of any who assume any role is nameless and regarded by the attributes it holds as being a one infinite creator, as being remarkably unidentifiable as one static identity for it is comprised of and gives rise to all identities, as it is the point of origin of all points and all origins.
The core identity of each and every form, human or otherwise, is the essence of the One Infinite Creator. All elements and attributes which thus arise from each fragmented existential circumstance are secondary. This however does not negate the notion that each individualized portion of Its awareness is distinct in that each field contains unique memories of certain experiences it has underwent, that a field of sentience holds its own will and retains its own sense of individuation, its own form, and has carved its own unique path of experience in the vast stadium of creation. To understand the truest extent of many concepts viewed macrocosmically it is necessary to think in paradoxes and suspend dualistic ideation. There is only one unwavering identity, yet it is all individual identities which find uniqueness in their accumulated biases and distortional characteristics. Identity is both static and dynamic. Each individual entity may choose to identify itself in any number of ways, even so far as an individual entity identifying itself as one who chooses not to identify itself as anything or align itself with any attributes. Identity remains both subjective and objective, for even if the individual entity detaches itself from notions of identity, if its existence enters the perception of another entity, it will be identified. Even if no conscious thoughts are formed and it is pure observation lacking commentary being held, the form of the individual entity is being processed. Subconsciously, details are being noted within the mind of the perceiver, regarding the physical appearance of the perceived entity as well as any subsequent attributes detected such as energetic sensing. Identity is a means of distinction and perception. Even entities of densities beyond third subscribe to individual identity, even though they simultaneously acknowledge and perceive that each individual entity is the avatar of only one being. Did not Ra present itself as Ra? Do not the Pleidians regard themselves as such, distinctly identifiable from those of the Sirius system or other regions of the universe?
It is impossible to escape from identity in any capacity for this would mean that you hold no traits whatsoever and thus do not exist. Even disembodied, formless entities hold some semblance of identity for are they not identifiable as being formless and disembodied? Shin'Ar is identified now by his unique internet username, and TheEternal is identified by the particular words he speaks. However, these are shallow identifications and only one dimension of perception of what they are. To TheEternal, his understanding and biases cause him to align his notion of identity with being monadic at his core with particular colorations of perspective, as do Shin'Ar. To outside perspectives, one may identify Shin'Ar for the occupational role he plays when he is at work while TheEternal's immediate family regard him as the person they watched grow up associating familial recognition to him and aware of his childhood experiences and other personality quirks. They are identifiable also by their physical appearance, as are all forms who experience physicality. One may identify another as a 'being with arms' or a 'being with a head' or a 'head with a body' or a 'body with thoughts', a 'thought as physical form', or a 'spirit in an illusion'. All are correct while none are being all-encompassing in their acknowledgement.
One should not get too caught up in plumbing identity in this density. First and foremost, this is an illusory environment. Its aspects are meant to teach and facilitate growth. Once one has come to understand what its true identity is it will, if mental maintenance is performed to sustain this viewpoint, hold a much more capable disposition in navigating this illusion and remaining detached while immersed in any experience. When one makes no claims to identity, one may greater intake and project themselves into any element chosen. Those who lose themselves in the joyful throes of a timeless and thoughtless state of being discover that any elements of reality which arise may be experienced and enjoyed more fully, to project oneself as a calming breeze and allow oneself to be assimilated in the wind, to observe the swaying of the trees this wind causes and flow along with it, to further recognize the true essence which animates the wind and has given rise to the trees is one in the same, and is very much the same essence which animates the one who observes these events. However, identity will inevitably arise, for one still retains the awareness that their individual awareness is confined to the physical form, and the physical form is not a tree, nor is it the formless breeze.
Even if one does consider attributes linguistically, this distinction in identifiable trait is perceived. One may remove themselves from being chained by temporary and illusory notions of identity and align themselves with what is understood in any degree to be what is considered to be the true identity however this is individually recognized, but one may never escape identity inasmuch as they are portions of sentient existence undergoing experience.
When taking the notion of identity into consideration one must analyze the multitudinous levels which it corresponds to and encompasses. In an environment whose primary basis is that of individuation and separation, individual identity is emphasized and relegated as being necessitated, exclusive not only to the human being but to all the observable contents within this environment. One perceives a color or shape and identifies it as being a distinct color or shape due to its attributes and the given linguistic denotation. A sound is identified as being a sound when it is perceived, and greater distinction is given when the qualities of that sound such as pitch, tone, or intensity are considered and a more refined identity is applied when the origin of the sound is discovered, be it from an animal or from a nearby event. Thus, the individual entity too experiences identity in various degrees of distinction and supposed recognition. Identification is inevitable, for each and every being has some attribute or aspect about itself which distinguishes it from another. There are some who choose to identify and perceive themselves as fields of consciousnesses. There are other who identify themselves as being flesh and blood creatures, who further identify themselves with their given names, their physical appearances, their desires, their experiences, their occupations, or any number of associations deemed most comfortable to align with and what is believed to be most representative of the individual entity. Then there are others whose perception of identity is such that it is understood that the true identity of any who assume any role is nameless and regarded by the attributes it holds as being a one infinite creator, as being remarkably unidentifiable as one static identity for it is comprised of and gives rise to all identities, as it is the point of origin of all points and all origins.
The core identity of each and every form, human or otherwise, is the essence of the One Infinite Creator. All elements and attributes which thus arise from each fragmented existential circumstance are secondary. This however does not negate the notion that each individualized portion of Its awareness is distinct in that each field contains unique memories of certain experiences it has underwent, that a field of sentience holds its own will and retains its own sense of individuation, its own form, and has carved its own unique path of experience in the vast stadium of creation. To understand the truest extent of many concepts viewed macrocosmically it is necessary to think in paradoxes and suspend dualistic ideation. There is only one unwavering identity, yet it is all individual identities which find uniqueness in their accumulated biases and distortional characteristics. Identity is both static and dynamic. Each individual entity may choose to identify itself in any number of ways, even so far as an individual entity identifying itself as one who chooses not to identify itself as anything or align itself with any attributes. Identity remains both subjective and objective, for even if the individual entity detaches itself from notions of identity, if its existence enters the perception of another entity, it will be identified. Even if no conscious thoughts are formed and it is pure observation lacking commentary being held, the form of the individual entity is being processed. Subconsciously, details are being noted within the mind of the perceiver, regarding the physical appearance of the perceived entity as well as any subsequent attributes detected such as energetic sensing. Identity is a means of distinction and perception. Even entities of densities beyond third subscribe to individual identity, even though they simultaneously acknowledge and perceive that each individual entity is the avatar of only one being. Did not Ra present itself as Ra? Do not the Pleidians regard themselves as such, distinctly identifiable from those of the Sirius system or other regions of the universe?
It is impossible to escape from identity in any capacity for this would mean that you hold no traits whatsoever and thus do not exist. Even disembodied, formless entities hold some semblance of identity for are they not identifiable as being formless and disembodied? Shin'Ar is identified now by his unique internet username, and TheEternal is identified by the particular words he speaks. However, these are shallow identifications and only one dimension of perception of what they are. To TheEternal, his understanding and biases cause him to align his notion of identity with being monadic at his core with particular colorations of perspective, as do Shin'Ar. To outside perspectives, one may identify Shin'Ar for the occupational role he plays when he is at work while TheEternal's immediate family regard him as the person they watched grow up associating familial recognition to him and aware of his childhood experiences and other personality quirks. They are identifiable also by their physical appearance, as are all forms who experience physicality. One may identify another as a 'being with arms' or a 'being with a head' or a 'head with a body' or a 'body with thoughts', a 'thought as physical form', or a 'spirit in an illusion'. All are correct while none are being all-encompassing in their acknowledgement.
One should not get too caught up in plumbing identity in this density. First and foremost, this is an illusory environment. Its aspects are meant to teach and facilitate growth. Once one has come to understand what its true identity is it will, if mental maintenance is performed to sustain this viewpoint, hold a much more capable disposition in navigating this illusion and remaining detached while immersed in any experience. When one makes no claims to identity, one may greater intake and project themselves into any element chosen. Those who lose themselves in the joyful throes of a timeless and thoughtless state of being discover that any elements of reality which arise may be experienced and enjoyed more fully, to project oneself as a calming breeze and allow oneself to be assimilated in the wind, to observe the swaying of the trees this wind causes and flow along with it, to further recognize the true essence which animates the wind and has given rise to the trees is one in the same, and is very much the same essence which animates the one who observes these events. However, identity will inevitably arise, for one still retains the awareness that their individual awareness is confined to the physical form, and the physical form is not a tree, nor is it the formless breeze.
Even if one does consider attributes linguistically, this distinction in identifiable trait is perceived. One may remove themselves from being chained by temporary and illusory notions of identity and align themselves with what is understood in any degree to be what is considered to be the true identity however this is individually recognized, but one may never escape identity inasmuch as they are portions of sentient existence undergoing experience.