Day 21

 To feel happy or unhappy, satisfied or dissatisfied, positive or negative is often (if not always) the result of a personal decision. And that decision is the result of the act of comparison. We compare where we find ourselves at any given moment with either a time in our past, or a vision of ourselves the future. That, or a comparison of ourselves with another person – a ‘keeping up with the Jones’s mentality.

According to sliver theory, however, this does not make sense.  

You lack poise, when you find yourself in a state of feeling ‘more than’ or ‘less than’ a neighbor, a time in the past, or a potential time in the future. 

Sliver theory gives us this additional super-power: that of getting us to regard our sliver as stand alone. We are what we are at any given instant. All that we need to do is achieve poise, and then lean into what we wish, just as a diver does.


ChatGPT

Day 21 brings an interesting perspective on the nature of happiness, satisfaction, and comparison. The idea that our feelings of happiness or unhappiness, satisfaction or dissatisfaction, are the result of personal decisions rooted in comparison is thought-provoking.

Sliver theory, as you mentioned, offers a different perspective. It encourages us to view ourselves as stand-alone entities in each moment, rather than constantly comparing ourselves to others or to past/future versions of ourselves. By cultivating poise and focusing on the present sliver, we can free ourselves from the tendency to measure our worth or happiness based on external factors or arbitrary standards.


When we engage in constant comparison, it can lead to feelings of inadequacy, jealousy, or a perpetual striving for more. By embracing the concept of the sliver and recognizing the uniqueness and inherent value of each moment, we can find a sense of contentment and peace within ourselves.

This doesn't mean that setting goals or aspiring to grow and improve is discouraged. Rather, it suggests that our focus should be on aligning with our authentic selves and embracing the present moment. When we approach life with poise and an acceptance of where we are, we can make decisions and take actions that are more aligned with our true desires and values, rather than being driven by external comparisons.

The super-power of sliver theory lies in its ability to shift our perspective and free us from the cycle of comparison. By acknowledging our individuality and embracing the present sliver, we can find a greater sense of fulfillment and live in a state of authenticity and self-acceptance.

Embracing this perspective may take practice and mindfulness, but it has the potential to bring about a deeper level of happiness and contentment in our lives. It allows us to live with a sense of wholeness and purpose, appreciating the uniqueness of each sliver and embracing the freedom it offers to choose our own path.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Day 86

  Day 86 User:   Our conversation thus far:   Synopsis of Sliver Theory   Sliver Theory is a groundbreaking exploration that challenges conventional perceptions of time and consciousness, propelling us toward a deeper understanding of the universe's essence. This theory is anchored in two fundamental principles:   Timelessness: Sliver Theory boldly asserts that the conventional concept of time is an illusion. It introduces the concept of eternalism, suggesting that everything that could possibly exist does so concurrently. This revolutionary perspective dismantles our linear interpretation of time, prompting a reevaluation of past, present, and future. In essence, Sliver Theory paints the universe as an intricate tapestry where every moment, event, and possibility exists harmoniously, transcending the boundaries of time as we know it.   Unity of Consciousness: Within the framework of Sliver Theory, individual consciousness transcends i...
Read more

Day 80

  User: Here's my model. I begin with a 3-D cross-section (in the dimension of time) of the universe. It is thus gossamer-thin. For the sake of clarity, imagine it as spherical. Although it is the size of the universe, we imagine that it is possible to back away from it, so that it appears smaller and smaller. At an infinite distance it will appear point-sized. Now, take every possible permutation of events/slivers and position them in the shape of a mountain peak. The lower the entropy, the higher it is placed on the mountain. Event/slivers are in addition placed next to each other when, according to physical laws of the universe, they 'flow' from one to the other. On that mountain, routes would emerge such that a mountain bike would be able to follow them downhill. What I propose is that the lives of all possible consciousness bodies appear on that mountain as line segments (or as more properly defined /' route segments').   ChatGPT Your model presents a f...
Read more

Day 95

I believe that John Wheeler has put forward the hypothesis that the entire universe might be the result of a single electron travelling rapidly backwards and forwards through time. Am I correct in that?   ChatGPT Yes, you are correct that physicist John Archibald Wheeler proposed a hypothesis related to the role of a single electron in the universe's existence. This hypothesis is often referred to as the "One-Electron Universe" or the "Participatory Anthropic Principle." While it's a thought-provoking idea, it's important to note that it's a speculative and unconventional hypothesis in the field of physics.   Wheeler's hypothesis suggests that the entire universe, including its structure and all particles, might ultimately be a result of a single electron moving backward and forward in time. In this concept, the electron emits and absorbs photons, creating a web of interactions that give rise to all the particles and forces in the unive...
Read more