PsycHacks Episode 28: The nature of identity
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Aug 30, 2021 The podcast delves into the nature of identity, questioning who the true 'I' is in a thought exercise. It explains how this exercise aligns with spiritual traditions, and explores the essence of identity beyond material possessions.
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Draw A Clear Boundary Around Self
- Carefully define where you end and the world begins to reduce vulnerability to negative emotions.
- Draw a clear line between your essential self and transient life elements to avoid misplaced attachment.
Define Identity By Ultimate Loss
- Draw a boundary: your identity is what remains after everything that can be taken is taken from you.
- Treat possessions and roles as loans you can return with gratitude when they leave.
Handle Possessions As Temporary Loans
- Treat everything you have as temporary and care for it responsibly while you possess it.
- When the time comes to lose it, release it without attachment and with gratitude.