The Implications of Knowing Who You Really Are

What are the implications of knowing who you really are? Or, using Rupert’s well-known metaphor of the actor, John Smith, who plays the part of King Lear – what are the implications for John Smith when he ‘remembers’ his true self?

Rupert explains: ‘If we identify with King Lear, or allow ourselves to be limited by the content of experience, we will inevitably feel we are temporary, finite and separate, with all the suffering and conflict that attends that belief. But if we stand as John Smith and do not identify ourselves with the content of our experience, we will not believe or feel that, and the peace and happiness that are our true nature will remain available to us.

‘But you don't have to stop thinking, perceiving, acting and relating. All you need to do is stop allowing yourself to be limited by these experiences and activities. Remain knowingly yourself in the midst of your activities.’

‘As a result, two things will happen: one, you will remain in touch with your innate peace and happiness, and two, you will bring that innate peace and happiness out into the world through your activities and relationships.’