Essential Self Your True Identity Author:Joseph Walsh No single discipline or faith has a patent on the whole truth concerning our place in the cosmos. The truth, though obscured, is there before our eyes. When we weigh this information, integrating the concepts of Eastern and Western thought, we see a much clearer picture of the universal arrangements that govern our lives. — Essential Self... more »is an attempt to bring your true identity into clear focus. Essential Self works on two levels. It operates first as an original concept of self that shows the human persona in its dynamic form. When you accept this reflection of your true identity it will put an end to your need for superimpositions. It is no longer necessary to be creating exaggerated or self-aggrandizing impressions of yourself and laying these false templates over your natural identity. Secondly, Essential Self deals with the conditions of everyday living and provides insight into how to turn it into a more coherent, fulfilling experience.
In the absence of philosophy we are left to define ourselves through fits of egomania. We keep designing ourselves and redesigning ourselves to fit neatly into this situation or into that circumstance. Yet these impressions we create never become a permanent fixture. In the moment, it all feels very real, even convincing. At day's end we are prone to lose our perspective. This constant adapting of our personalities to every situation of the day produces anxious, unsteady rhythms. We wish there were a constant self inside of us. One that is always present, or at least never far from where we are. Your essential identity as described here has three aspects: the sensory nature, the industrious nature, and the assertive nature. Coming to grips with the reality of this persona is the gateway to a whole new perspective on everyday living.
Essential Self is a living philosophy. It is something you take into yourself and allow to have impact in your life. It is not something you think. It is not a discipline to be mastered. It is something you embrace because the simple truth of it compels you forward. It is an enlightening, uplifting experience. If you read this text with an open mind you will come away feeling better about life and feeling better about yourself.« less