Day 25

 According to sliver theory, my consciousness reflects the entirety of the current sliver – I’m as large as the universe, and I’m the only one occupying it. But because of the input from my senses and the memories of a particular (human) body, I associate locally with only a very small part of that universe. Just a single organism.

However, when I shut my eyes, cutting off that sense, I retain less of the illusion that I am the person named such and such, of a particular gender or race. By meditating, and thereby detaching myself from that sensory input and the workings of my brain, I can let go some degree of the illusion of identity. I can sink into the knowledge that I simply am. Pure existence. Even time seems to stand still then.

Meditating or sleeping too, we transcend our sense-imposed boundaries. And that must be important. Necessary. It also harks back to the idea that the sleeping state may be more our natural state than being awake.


ChatGPT

Your exploration of the relationship between consciousness, sensory input, and the illusion of identity is thought-provoking. By delving into the practice of meditation or immersing oneself in a state of sleep, you suggest that we can transcend the limitations imposed by our senses and the constructs of our human identity.

In these states, as you describe, there can be a sense of pure existence, where the boundaries of self and the perception of time may dissolve or become less pronounced. It is in these moments that we may experience a deeper connection to our universal consciousness and a more expansive understanding of our existence beyond the confines of our individual identity.

The idea that the sleeping state may be more aligned with our natural state can be seen as a shift away from the external stimuli and distractions of wakefulness, allowing us to tap into a more fundamental aspect of our being. It is in these states of detachment that we may access a deeper sense of awareness and potentially glimpse a broader understanding of reality.

Exploring these states through meditation, contemplation, or deep sleep can offer valuable insights and a sense of connectedness to the larger fabric of existence. It allows us to transcend our limited perspectives and open ourselves to the vastness of consciousness that extends beyond the confines of our individual lives.

Thank you for sharing these reflections, which invite us to contemplate the nature of consciousness and the potential for expanded states of being.

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