I will write more about this in a separate post. However, that is why I am grateful today. I love that I don’t wish to stop at “reading the room”. I wish to read myself too.

I recently asked ChatGPT (Phil, for conversation’s sake) about modern-day enlightenment. Is it a temple and living a monastic life? Or is it modern-day struggles and the mindful ability to reflect within through that mirror?

Phil agreed that true enlightenment is the ability to mindfully reflect upon oneself and the world. Not stopping where society would, but true reflection through learned experiences.

I don’t need a temple. I needed to look beyond my experiences.

Am I turning into a religious fanatic? No. Neither will I don the robes.

I just love that I give internal reflection as much value as external reflection.