Daily writing prompt

List 10 things you know to be absolutely certain.

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As I started to respond, I was a bit stuck, so I had to ask myself, can a human really answer this question if life is just a hologram or a reflection of self with other collective consciousnesses having the same experience? That would mean everything we know is what was told to us to know. But how would we really ever know something if it is only told to us to know? If you go within yourself and realize you are consciousness and not just the human body, right?

Well this is a interesting question that delves into the nature of reality, consciousness, and the limitations of human knowledge. If we consider the idea that life is a hologram or a reflection of collective consciousness, it challenges the very basis of what we perceive as certain knowledge. However, even within this framework, there are things one might consider to be certain, albeit from a subjective or experiential perspective.

10 Things I Know to Be Absolutely Certain

1. Existence of Consciousness: The very act of questioning and being aware of this question is proof of my consciousness. This aligns with Descartes’ famous assertion, “Cogito, ergo sum” (“I think, therefore I am”).
2. Subjective Experience: I experience thoughts, emotions, and sensations. These subjective experiences are real to me, even if their external causes are uncertain.
3. Change and Impermanence: Everything I perceive is in a constant state of flux. Change is a fundamental aspect of my reality.
4. The Present Moment: The only moment I can be sure of is the present. The past is a memory, and the future is a projection.
5. Interconnectedness: My experiences and existence are interconnected with others and the environment. This interconnectedness is a fundamental aspect of my reality.
6. Perception of Time: I perceive the passage of time, which organizes my experiences into a sequence. Whether time is an illusion or not, its perception is certain to me.
7. The Existence of the Question: The fact that this question exists and that I am engaging with it is a certainty. It prompts reflection and exploration.
8. Desire for Meaning: I have an intrinsic desire to find meaning and purpose in my experiences. This quest for understanding is a constant in my consciousness.
9. Awareness of Self: I have a sense of self that distinguishes me from others. This self-awareness is a foundational aspect of my consciousness.
10. The Limitations of Knowledge: I am certain that my knowledge is limited and influenced by my perceptions, experiences, and conditioning.

Reflection on the Nature of Certainty and Subjective Truths

Understanding that life may be a hologram or a reflection of collective consciousness doesn’t negate the subjective truths we hold. These subjective truths, while perhaps not absolute in a universal sense, are foundational to our individual experiences and perceptions.

By going inward and recognizing oneself as consciousness, we embrace a deeper understanding that transcends the physical and perceptual limitations. This inner journey reveals that while external certainties may be elusive, our awareness and experiences hold intrinsic truths.

In essence, while the nature of reality and consciousness may be enigmatic and open to interpretation, there are certain experiential truths that remain undeniable. These subjective truths form the bedrock of our individual and collective experiences, guiding us through the complexities of existence.