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We arrive in this world like new books, our pages fresh and unblemished, yet we are unaware of this blank slate. By the time we reach two or three years old, the process of filling these pages begins. Our parents start by writing in the essentials: They inscribe our names, determine our genders, and align us with particular religions.
These initial entries lay the foundation of our life’s story. As we mature, other influential figures—teachers, preachers, politicians, and the ubiquitous media—add their chapters, continually shaping the evolving narrative of who we are.
This crafted narrative molds a smaller, condensed version of ourselves, essentially our ego. This ego functions as a survival mechanism in what it perceives as a competitive world riddled with separation. It believes it needs to stand out and secure its own safety and well-being, assuming it is distinct and isolated from others.
This identity, constructed from myriad external influences, ultimately influences how we perceive ourselves and interact with the world around us.
At some point in life, many of us begin to question the authenticity of the narrative scripted into our books. We start to ponder deeply existential questions like, “Who am I really?” This marks the beginning of a profound journey toward self-discovery.
The quest for understanding in life often becomes a search for the true self, which lies concealed beneath layers of external inscriptions on our once-blank pages. To find ourselves, we begin the process of erasing these inscribed layers, peeling away the myriad identities and roles we’ve accumulated.
Our goal is to return to the pristine, blank state we were born with, but with one crucial difference: this time, we are conscious of our blank slate.
This awareness empowers us to redefine our identity, this time on our own terms, ultimately leading to a fuller, more authentic expression of who we are.
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