Tag Archives: self-awareness

Self-Evaluation

Posted on October 18, 2021 by swabby429

“Hmm, not really hot; not the smartest guy around; not actually funny; not always that nice. Oh well, I can live with that dude in the mirror anyway” I say something like this to myself sometimes when the introspection bug … Continue reading →

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A Sense Of Self

Posted on February 6, 2021 by swabby429

While listening to one of Sam Harris’ meditation app episodes, my monkey mind drifted onto the subject “sense of self”. As I began reflecting on it, I imagined that such contemplation is a very introspective mental act. A sense of … Continue reading →

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Independent

Posted on January 24, 2021 by swabby429

Viable humans have four qualities that enable freedom: consciousness, self-awareness, creative imagination, and independent will. Together, these give us the power to respond, to choose, to adapt, and to evolve our views. These qualities are manifestations of mental clarity and … Continue reading →

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Invisible

Posted on September 3, 2020 by swabby429

Sometimes I like to watch old movies that star Fred Astaire. I never get tired of the dance routines. I especially enjoy the scenes with him dressed to the nines in evening attire. One thing about the clothing in big-budget … Continue reading →

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Self-Aware

Posted on September 11, 2018 by swabby429

In some circles, there is the belief that young children and animals do not have self-awareness. This clashes with most people’s experiences of having been young children at earlier stages of our lives. Personally, I had a strong sense of … Continue reading →

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Brain Awareness

Posted on March 16, 2017 by swabby429

I take a sip of coffee and glance down at Random Kitty.  He is puzzled that I’m not sharing something with him. Random jumps onto the sofa, sniffs at my cup, then leaps onto the floor at my feet to … Continue reading →

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