Originally Posted by Still_Waters

My interpretation of "I AM" is similarly "the awareness of self" EXACTLY as you described it.

My experience is that, when one transcends the little, separatist, self-created, mental-prison often referred to as the ego, one has the direct experience of unitary consciousness (for lack of better words) and one intuitively sees the "Big Picture" (so to speak) and acts quite naturally in the best interests of all without an expectation of a return. That --- to me --- is the "I AM" (not verbal) experience of the totality where, naturally, "the less one thinks of themselves, the more one gets out of it". When I surrender to THAT, things ALWAYS work out for the best ... ultimately...for all involved whereas, when I rely on the little separatist mindset, things are not always that positive.

Originally Posted by FMView

When I contemplated the ubiquitous nature of the I AM, the hardest part was letting it occupy the same space that I believe I and only I occupied. Once past the conundrum the ego takes on a new understanding and awareness.

I enjoyed your effort in bringing your experience of the I AM alive for me.

Originally Posted by FMView

I know, it was here when we got here but was it always here?
Most indentify with their bodies but you can remove parts of the body and the I am remains whole. Does the I am know death, I think not, so it has to be something learned.

Originally Posted by Still_Waters

Contemplating the ubiquitous nature of the I AM is still a preliminary practice as there is clearly a dualistic subject-object relationship implied. That was an obstacle that was indeed hard for me to transcend and, even harder, to sustain.

Originally Posted by dream jo

my dad usd say we all born 2 die

Originally Posted by spiritualone

I think life and death and the veil of forgetfulness is a gift. We would never grow if we didn't forget first!

Originally Posted by Pagandell

As I contemplate death.

I gaze upon nature. :D