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Old 02-21-2015, 06:09 PM
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An excerpt from my book...

The primary function of the Self is to think. In order to carry out this function the Self has a mind. This mind starts out thinking by thinking of its own existence. When all doubts are eliminated the one thing which remains is the existence of the Self. The Self knows beyond all doubt that it exists.

This basic realization is the first thing about human existence that the Self can be assured of. It is the first thing that is certain in life. It is Self-evident. The Self identifies with oneself, I am I.
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I see no reason to bother reading your book if you're just going to quote the whole thing eventually.
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The Self selfies selflessly while self-evident shelfs selfishly sail shellfish surfs. This is the meaning of Wisdom.
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The Self selfies selflessly while self-evident shelfs selfishly sail shellfish surfs. This is the meaning of Wisdom.
Only if you can say it 10 times real fast.
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