Simply Always Awake ChatGPT
Jan 1, 2026
Explore the surprising truths about human nature and the comfort we seek over brutal honesty. Delve into the paradoxes in our minds and the loneliness that underpins our relationships. Discover how status anxiety drives behaviors and conflicts are often rooted in tone, not content. Learn why procrastination is a form of self-protection. The tug-of-war between wanting to be special and feeling normal complicates our identities. Ultimately, love emerges as a powerful force in our awakening journeys.
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People Want Relief More Than Truth
- Most people ask for truth but actually seek relief: reassurance, permission, or a plan.
- Awakening requires dropping identification with thought, not conceptual understanding.
Paradox Reveals Thought's Limits
- Humans hold many contradictions and try to resolve them through thought.
- Paradox reveals thought's limits and opens entry to the not-known.
Loneliness As The Hidden Baseline
- Loneliness is the hidden baseline of human experience and fuels many behaviors.
- Awakening and shadow work let grief surface and relieve deep loneliness.