Individually who in the world are we?
The question does not relate to our standing or relevance in society.
Nor does it search for an identity among the people around us. Or in the company of living and non-living environments, the universe, and the celestial world.
It is just establishing and developing the authenticity of the Self.
It is an earnest attempt to find life under the true Self and personal values rather than assigned by external demands of society.
It is an earnest attempt to find life under the true Self and personal values rather than assigned by external demands of society.
The exercise involves discarding the false Self that reflects our behaviour as others perceive it.
In this exploration, we may see that the self-image created was false or fake to please others or accepted by society’s norms.
The authenticity concept arises from the insight that humans generally live or exist inauthentic ways.
Social relationships, cultural values, and norms construct an inauthentic Self.
The recovery of the authentic Self requires a radical reexamination of cultural contexts, habitual lifestyles, and ways of thinking.
It also involves a positive progression of authenticity across time.
Authenticity is a feeling that develops with its persuasive use; being true to the Self and seeking what is morally good help create sincere and natural authenticity of the Self.
Promod Puri.com 
Random thoughts – may or may not be right.
Self is a dangerous concept. It is the root cause of all evils.
Self cannot be sustained without any tag. Tags are tug-of-war.
Self is finite. It strengthens “I’ness . It is a part.
Non-Self is calm, quiet and sober phenomenon. It is infinite.
No tags, total freedom. It is wholesome.
The path starts with Self and ends with Non-Self.
Self is religious; Non-self is spiritual.
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Agree, self is dangerous. It promotes narcism. But seeking an authentic self is worth the exercise. Thanks for your comment.
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