In the East, the Self has been described variously as: the void, the point of no-thingness, Tao, essential energy, the jewel in the lotus, pure beingness. This 'beingness' has been given various names through the ages: Spirit, Soul, Atman, Tao, NO-self.The Self is our true identity beyond all masks and conditioning. It is our essence, a core of our being. It is a stable, firm, permanent center, a center of our authenticity and wholeness.All our qualities and energies emanate from the Self. We ma [...]