Spiritual Quests, Self Discovery, and Other Early Morning Ramblings

[Name]

Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

So when figuring out what spiritual direction is best for me, and given the choice between everyone else, or myself, I gotta go with myself just because, hey, I'm the only one I know actually exists.

So besides the "I think therefore I am" philosophy, what proof do you have that you really exist?

[Ghoulish Delight]

Originally Posted by Name

So besides the "I think therefore I am" philosophy, what proof do you have that you really exist?

That's basically it. Or, to put it another way, my own awareness of my own consciousness is the only thing that differentiates me from anyone else, from my perspective. So that automatically gives me more authority in spiritual guidance for myself.

[€uroMeinke]

Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

my own awareness of my own consciousness is the only thing that differentiates me from anyone else, from my perspective. So that automatically gives me more authority in spiritual guidance for myself.

To be sure, only you can make the journey - but there are plenty of guide books out there

[Ghoulish Delight]

Originally Posted by €uroMeinke

To be sure, only you can make the journey - but there are plenty of guide books out there

Most definitely agreed.

Of course, I come from a religious background that encourages questioning far more than most I've observered. Finding your own answers is definitely part of Judaism. Of course, the recommended source material is a little more limited than I prefer, but the basic tenet of self discovery is one reason that, despite my divergence from many of the core beliefs, I still feel a connection to Judaism.

So I am definitely one to take input from wherever I can. I just doubt I will ever find myself being a devotee of any one philosophy. It's always interesting the be presented with a new angle to consider, but I view them as more launching points for my own exploration than something to learn directly from.