UnbornTao

I'd question what that sense is really about; you may be making quite a fair share of presumptions.

What are you conscious of?

Except, and including, Nothing. I'm being cute. Perhaps everything is constructed. But are you? In other words, is your nature invented? Is being relative? Let's consider that without a given distinction, say "numbers", they can't occur for you. The act of distinguishing between "things" would be what makes numbers possible in the first place. What makes the pieces different? What was there so to speak before any distinction was made? Piece, relationship, difference, sameness, contextual realities such as self and space -- all these show up as distinct in our experience. So what is this difference business about? At this point it would be wiser to tackle this subject as a personal contemplation, a koan.

The sense or the assumptions underlying it, yes. Isolated relative to other people--feeling existentially separated, perhaps. Perhaps that sense is universally shared human condition.

What did you grasp?

Could this sense be based on feeling isolated and/or separated?

A new Rayman is said to be in the works, FYI.

@Thought Art Cabbage Awakening for me.

Can't tell whether the croc meal is AI or real.

A "thing" gets to exist in relation to what it is not. "Apple" exists in relation to "not-apple": air, "my" hand, cat, book. That's relativity. Everything is relative. "Moment" (time) as a distinction might also be constructed. What is a moment? The substance of distinction might be Nothing--who knows? Consciousness might not be subject to time but the basis of it, so it changing refers to a process happening in time, as something that is not.

Two approaches: problem solving and creating what you want. Check out Robert Fritz's work.

Just Jesus January.

@Spiritual Warfare You're welcome.

Wasn't Abraham Lincoln poor and self-taught? And he ended up founding McDonalds. No wait...

And we can take action, whether one has a life purpose or not, too, as useful as it is. I just want to acknowledge that possibility.

I wouldn't know what "complete" means, but that may not apply or be relevant to know at this point. You don't need to intellectually piece these things together for them to fit into a logical system. I would say have a few Kenshos first, that will probably resolve these doubts. For example, recognizing a belief you've been holding, or a dynamic or pattern you're engaged in, is a solid observation; these are relative insights. You can also grasp your nature to varying "degrees," it seems. Just keep moving towards what's real, healthy, and effective at every level.

Jesus...

Miyamoto Musashi

Sure. Relative to the quality and depth of the direct experience, though, you'll be clear as to the nature of what was realized.

No way to verify others' presumed kenshos; you can have them for yourself. A realization like that is real and self-validating, we hear. It is the subject itself, directly grasped. So, move towards that possibility, starting by telling the truth about what's in front of you--your experience. Direct is, get your nature now. Keep focusing on that.

Why would life purpose be a fixed concept? If one accomplishes it, create another. Or better yet: Why do you presume that a life purpose is what should keep you going? You could just do stuff, learn, have insights, create things, follow hobbies and passions, and master something (perhaps your mind included), for their own sake. Might as well enjoy your time.

My bad. Thread unlocked. It is a rather defeatist attitude, don't you think?

There have been many accounts of seemingly sincere individuals having insights, or "enlightenments," into various aspects of existence, including the nature of life. A prime example of such conscious awakening is Gautama's legend. Think about it: if it is impossible, then why engage in any kind of questioning in the first place? What you're basically saying is "I haven't found it" rather than "it is impossible." But what if it is possible? You'd have to make a serious commitment first and then find out.