wonderful discussion, self-honesty. I maintain that far too many people are self deceived. People tend to take some type of mantle, to try to paint an image they want others to perceive of self.
We are actors on a stage that we set for others to see us as we want to be seen. Too often we use worldly views and values. Ego helps us to set the stage, provide the props, adjust the lighting, set the camera angle for the best possible portrait. In all of that we become blind.
You continue to highlight pieces that float through my brain. I so appreciate that. (you are much more thorough) I return to my own life living with out a massive piece of information for most of it. Making choices all along the way w/o it. So my choices were limited by parameters of what I was aware of, an obvious statement. Full agreement with David and the many self deceived as I know personally what that feels and looks like. I would have thought I was honest with myself. Now I see so much more. I suppose knowing there is often more awareness waiting around the next corner keeps us humble and open. Thanks as always for thoughtful discussion.
wonderful discussion, self-honesty. I maintain that far too many people are self deceived. People tend to take some type of mantle, to try to paint an image they want others to perceive of self.
We are actors on a stage that we set for others to see us as we want to be seen. Too often we use worldly views and values. Ego helps us to set the stage, provide the props, adjust the lighting, set the camera angle for the best possible portrait. In all of that we become blind.
You continue to highlight pieces that float through my brain. I so appreciate that. (you are much more thorough) I return to my own life living with out a massive piece of information for most of it. Making choices all along the way w/o it. So my choices were limited by parameters of what I was aware of, an obvious statement. Full agreement with David and the many self deceived as I know personally what that feels and looks like. I would have thought I was honest with myself. Now I see so much more. I suppose knowing there is often more awareness waiting around the next corner keeps us humble and open. Thanks as always for thoughtful discussion.