If you want to remember yourself, the best thing is not to think about yourself. As long as you think about yourself, you will not remember yourself.
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To remember oneself means the same thing as to be aware of oneself - I am. It is not a function, not thinking, not feeling; it is a different state of consciousness.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Self-awareness is a deeper state of consciousness beyond mere thoughts or feelings.
This quote by P.D. Ouspensky emphasizes the importance of self-awareness as a fundamental aspect of consciousness. It suggests that true remembrance of oneself transcends typical cognitive functions like thinking and feeling, implying that achieving a higher state of awareness leads to a more profound understanding of existence and being.
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Self-AwarenessConsciousnessPhilosophyBeingExistence
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Example use cases
In a motivational speech about personal growth.
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