User:Ssstephen/Reading/thereisnoidentityorself

https://www.meer.com/en/66048-there-is-no-identity-or-self

I prefer the term “mattering” to meaning for its ability to encompass and enfold, to embrace meaning and caring, mind and heart, feelings and ideas, for they are not separate nor are they related in a linear “cause and effect” sequence. Instead they are inextricably intertwined, each implicate in the others and deeply enfolded in the matrix of human experience.

there are no isolated and unchanging locations within the brain or on the mattering map.

mattering can be conceptualized as a force field, an interpersonal gravity. There are multiple energetic forces impinging upon any individual and any social interaction. Much as various areas of the brain may be linked in a particular response, so does mattering always have multiple sources and manifestations.

And discussion about entrainment eg of menstrual cycles (although someone mentioned recently this is debunked, unproven, mythical), lovers, kin. I'm very interested in how this removes the personal/social boundary. I think it is important to respect this boundary in a lot of places as it is necessary for some individuals to protect themselves and survive. That's what skin is for. But considering what parts of it are artificial and where it can (caringly, carefully, with love) be crossed for good is interesting and I think can be beneficial. It's to do with giving up on and being free from fixed identity for individuals as well as groups.