hallowed said:
I think this is pretty well said, although im coming to believe that there are certain survival programs that not even a souled human can overcome.
Survival at its core is an instinct which is fundamental to life. It manifests in various forms in people depending on their level of development. At the basic level it is about physical survival and doing what it takes for self-preservation. At the other end of highest development, preservation of principles and values larger than the individual self become more important. People have been known to consciously sacrifice themselves for the benefit of others or for the sake of principles.
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I think that the pain of trauma can result in great insight and wisdom, but parts of your cognition can be broken for life, despite your ability to observe it.