Joseph Maynor

I appreciate you. You know me. We've communicated for years.

What doubles it up is when you can both laugh and understand at the same time! But this is hard for 99.9 percent of people.

Nice way to get at the crux of the issue.

I've read it multiple times. It's an interesting book. The chapters balance an off the cuff to carefully constructed vibe. Every chapter is different.

I think she's a female.

Anyone can come up with a list of at least 10 things they could ideally change that would significantly improve their own health, finances, and relationships just to make it concrete as a starting point. And even if these aren't done, making the list improves intention, which is valuable in itself.

I would say yes and no. On the one hand, I feel complete, but paradoxically on the other hand, I recognize ways that change could occur that would be good too. So, I don't see a brite-line conflict between Is and Ought. In other words, you can both Accept and have Intention to Change.

True. Not everyone will resonate with life purpose. And even if you have a life purpose, that doesn't mean changes are occurring that are aligning with it.

I sense a conflict here to he honest. But right on!

I've been reflecting on this recently too. Is there a duality between Is vs. Ought? In other words -- between acceptance, and striving to align with some ideal?

Remembering what?

Your life purpose shouldn't have a heavy pressure to it. It should be what you want to do. You can set an intention without letting it weigh on you like a weight. If you don't do it, it won't matter, because it's just a refinement anyway.

@James123 But you seem to resist thinking of Truth/Being as Consciousness, no?

I've seen you use the word You sometimes though. I guess You mean simply Being as/for Truth? What is Truth for You?

But there is a You that goes beyond mind, right? What is That/This which can be named and also does in fact Exist, if anything?

I feel better than ever. I look forward to going thru my notes and making some to do lists about life purpose and some self-help/personal development improvements. I was able to connect a lot during this holiday period, so I feel great.

Is Consciousness or Awareness temporary?

@James123 You seem to take the position that the body exists, what about the mind and/or Consciousness, do these exist?

This is true to a certain extent. Collaboration with AI is key. But you have to watch it for bias, and when over-reliance can cause (often does cause) you to over-trust. It's a tool.

I don't suggest doing that.

I've used AI occasionally, but it can't replace your judgment. It's like any other tool, you have to use it with caution and don't over-rely on it to solve every problem.