Unraveling the Essence of Identity: Who Am I?

Is there a part of you that stays constant amidst the constant flux of life? The question, 'If I am me, then who am I? Who am I that makes me who I am?' whispers a profound mystery about the self. This introspective inquiry invites us to peel back layers of what we believe about ourselves and explore the core essence of our identities.

The Eternal Trinity

According to this fascinating perspective, each of us is a part of an eternal trinity. Right now, you are a mere echo of the orientation of your soul. Your brain, often referred to as 'God,' holds the store of knowledge. Your soul, deeply connected to the quantum mind, values the sensory data streaming into its field. This soul is entangled with the quantum mind but exists in a separate field. The third part of this trinity is a reference beam from God to the soul, guiding its alignment.

Viktor Frankl, the renowned psychiatrist, proposed that finding meaning is a fundamental desire of life. Similarly, by loving the truth and reorienting the soul through acts of love, one can bring it closer to the source of all knowledge. This is a powerful idea because when the brain (and the self that it supports) is compromised, the orientation of the soul may be lost or distorted. Understanding and retaining the core orientation becomes crucial.

Believing and Being

Everything you believe about yourself may not truly be you. True understanding comes when you no longer believe anything about yourself. Pure truth—found by stripping away the layers—reveals the essence of who you are. When you find it, you know that it is you. Alan Watts, the renowned philosopher, put it beautifully: 'There was a young man who said though it seems that I know that I know but what I would like to see is the I that knows me when I know that I know that I know.'

The Unanswerable Question

The question, 'If I am me, then who am I? Who am I that makes me who I am?' is best left unanswered. It is a question that works away quietly, transforming and refining the self. An answer would limit the process, introducing doubt and resistance. Just as thoughts can be 'yes but' responses that close doors, letting the question dance freely allows for a more nuanced, transformative experience. Let it mock, tease, and lead you on. As the realization dawns: you are always and already yourself. What was the question?

The Role of Others

The question of identity is not just about the self but the interplay between the self and others. Alan Watts articulated that you are a complex tapestry, with the world, supervisors, trainers, teachers, friends, and parents all contributing threads to the fabric of your identity. Your job was to integrate these influences into a coherent self, a process you may not have been consciously aware of. This interplay, while vast and multifaceted, highlights the complexity and the magic in the formation of identity.

Conclusion

Exploring the question, 'Who am I?' prompts a profound journey of self-discovery and understanding. It is a question that resonates throughout the ages, inviting each of us to peel away layers of belief and deep-seated assumptions to reveal the core essence of who we are.