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If the self is an illusion and does not exist, why are we trying to "actualize" the self? This seems like an oxymoron; self improvement on a self which doesn't exist..its merely a concept created by the ego 

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The ideal actualization is to realize / become one's full potential in terms of being their true self. Many may simply see this as discovering themselves in terms of mental and physical ability. Others may see it as spiritual development in terms of becoming a true person. Others again may have other ideas and ideals.

Personally I like the spiritual side of actualization. In this regard, the idea is to realize my full spiritual potential of being a true (truthful or truth-filled) person. To do so, requires the ego to remain dormant.

 

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What if the self does exist...........................and is an illusion.

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12 hours ago, Russell said:

Self improvement on a self which doesn't exist..its merely a concept created by the ego 

That's right. But you don't actually experience that yet. It's just an idea to you at this point so you need to bridge that gap. Might take you a while.

But also on another level, the self is still there after enlightenment in the sense that you still act in certain ways. And even after enlightenment, you will still engage in improvement of your actions. Bad habits will still be there to be improved.


You are God. You are Truth. You are Love. You are Infinity.

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